M.A.D. Camp Volunteer - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

M.A.D. Camp is a 2-week wellness-centered summer camp for youth ages 12-17 in Winnipeg. The camp focuses on mental health, music, art, and dance, providing a safe place for students to grow their skills and receive peer support. Sessions run all throughout the summer (4 separate, 2-week-long sessions) Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm from July 3 to August 25th. We are in search of volunteers experienced with, and willing to:

-Assist in the facilitation of art sessions, speaking workshops, and in settling of campers for presentations

-Assist in safe off-site adventures (the Forks, Zoo, neighboring parks) with a large group of youth

-Maintain positive and caring connections with campers; providing peer support when necessary

-Commit to creating and maintaining a healthy, safe, and non-judgmental environment for youth

-Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined by Manitoba Government, MDAM, and M.A.D. Camp

-Help set up, clean, and tear down events + activities (art projects, music equipment, camper
lunches)

-Other duties as necessary (on a per-event basis or by request of the coordinators)

-English language proficiency
-Previous experience with youth or young persons
-Lived or working experience with mental health
-Artistic, creative, musical, or dance talent/inclinations
-Organizational and leadership skills
-Situational awareness and presence during off-site visits
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Well-developed listening skills
-Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and conflict transformation skills (strong asset)
-Knowledge of peer support or mental wellness (asset - training will be provided)

-Peer Support
-Mental Health Support
-Leadership, direction, and Mentorship of Youth
-Problem-solving
-Judgment, Situational awareness
-Conflict transformation

Every 1st Monday (July 3, 17, 31, August 14) from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Every 1st Tuesday (July 4, 18, August 1, 15) from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Every Wednesday (July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23) from 12noon to 3:30 pm
Every Thursday (July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10, 17, 24) from 12noon to 3:30 pm
Every 1st Friday (July 7, 21, 28, and August 4, 18) from 9 am to 11 am
Every 2nd Friday (July 14, 28 and August 11, 25) From 1 pm to 4 pm
Please note, these are all of the available times. Volunteers are asked to choose the shifts they are able to commit to. We are looking for 3 volunteers for each time slot.

• Online Application Form Below
• Email: volunteer@moodmb.ca (Include Opportunity ID)