Family Advisory Council members
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | NorWest Co-op Community Health |
| Address: | 785 Keewatin St Winnipeg MB R2X 3B9 |
| Website: | http://www.norwestcoop.ca |
| Organizational Description: | NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre has served the Inkster community in northwest Winnipeg since 1972. NorWest is a forerunner in taking a multi-service, holistic, team approach to health care. We provide a wide range of health related services including medical care, counselling, education and community outreach. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | We are actively recruiting members for our Huddle NorWest Family Advisory Council. Huddle NorWest is a one-stop-shop for youth ages 12-29, providing free services in the areas of mental health, addictions, employment supports, recreation, primary healthcare, and more. The mission of the Huddle NorWest Family Advisory Council is to create a real culture of change by facilitating the involvement of family and those who care about young people. The council promotes sustainable family engagement and active participation by ensuring that all members have a safe forum for support there their contributions are respected. We meet on a monthly basis and each member is encouraged to share their voice, work together, and alongside the Youth Advisory Council. |
| Skills Required: | The council is composed of family members/carers who have the lived experience of a loved one with mental health concerns, support youth in the community, or have been involved in mental health initiatives in any capacity. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Council/Committee experience -Volunteer experience in the field of social services and mental health |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening One 1.5 hour meeting per month, usually held on a weekday evening from 4:30-6:00pm. Occasional additional participation is requested, such as presence at an Open House once per year, or a special event. Honorarium provided. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: kmonk@norwestcoop.ca Phone: 204-330-1626 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
