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Volunteer Resources provides volunteer programs that will enhance and enrich the quality of life for those clients who are receiving assistance through Residential and Housing and Addiction Services. These activities focus on the social and recreational needs of clients.
Do you want to:
- learn more about Mental Health and addictions or do you have a personal interest in this area of healthcare
- gain valuable experience through volunteering or perhaps decide upon a career working in mental health
- be part of the health care team helping to enrich the lives of others
- give back to the community as a contribution for assistance you have received
- meet new people and share your talents
The skills and interests of volunteers are carefully matched with the needs of the programs.
All volunteers are required to have a criminal record check prior to being accepted as a volunteer to the program. As part of the training Volunteers will be required to attend a Managing Aggressive Behaviour and/or Violence Prevention Program course.
SAMPLING OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH VIHA MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES
ART PROGRAMS
- Encourage client participation in arts and crafts
- various locations and times
- can also help with matting and framing client art (training provided)
YOGA TEACHER
- Teach principles of Hatha Yoga (must have completed teacher training)
- Familiar with relaxation techniques
- Various times and locations
WRITING CIRCLE
- Help facilitate writing circle for clients with mental illness
- Some experience in creative writing techniques
- Thursday afternoons 2 - 3 pm
BINGO VOLUNTEER
- Run a lively weekly Bingo Game for clients in recovery
- Purchase prizes for Bingo
SPORTS VOLUNTEER
- Encourage clients to participate in weekly sports activity (soccer/baseball/basketball)
- Accompany clients to gym for workout
- Accompany clients on walks throughout their neighbourhood
ANY HOBBY OR INTEREST YOU HAVE CAN BE SHARED...
To find out more please contact: lindsay.beckett@viha.ca
Lindsay Beckett
Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
Email lindsay.beckett@viha.ca
Phone (250) 370-8111 ext. 3048
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Mental Health & Addiction Services
Eric Martin Pavilion
5A-2334 Trent Street
Victoria, BC
V8R 4Z3
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