Mood Walks Volunteer

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Sandra Bell, Peer Support Specialist

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To encourage and support the mental and physical health of participants by exposing them to the healing effects of nature, being physically active and engaging with the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• attend Mood Walks regularly
• help to make members of the Mood Walks , especially new members, feel welcome
• answer questions that participants might have about other H.O.P.E. programs
• track the number of participants in order for HOPE to record statistics
• refer any concerns for follow-up

HOURS/LOCATION:

• Mood Walks meets at 20 Darling St. Brantford, ON.
• Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to approx. 12:30 p.m. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• current or former user of mental health services
• friendly and welcoming
• non-judgemental and respectful approach to others
• able to maintain responsible boundaries with others
• satisfactory police record check
• some knowledge of Brantford’s trail system an asset

TRAINING PROVIDED:

Orientation to Mood Walks, H.O.P.E.’s programs and Safe hiker guidelines.

Possibility of becoming a Certified Hike Leader through Hike Ontario

To apply, please fill in the volunteer application and forward it to sandy@hopebrant.ca