Mood Walks Volunteer

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Sandra Bell, Peer Support Specialist

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To welcome and encourage members to participate in the Mood Walks Group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• attend the Mood Walks regularly
• 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 for the peer support worker to record statistics
• refer any concerns  for follow-up

HOURS/LOCATION:

• Mood Walks is held at various locations throughout Brant County and surrounding area.
•  Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m. during summer and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the rest of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• friendly and welcoming
• respectful of others
• current or former user of mental health services
• satisfactory police record check
• some knowledge of Brantford’s trail system an asset

TRAINING PROVIDED:

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

Possibility of becoming a Certified Hike Leader through Hike Ontario after 3 months of regular attendance.