Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CMHA PEI! CMHA PEI is an organization that depends on volunteers like you to help us contribute to our vision of mental health for all!

Please see our current volunteer opportunities listed below. If you would like to be notified of future volunteer opportunities, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. If we have any volunteer needs that come up, we will get in touch!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

I’m Thumbody Program Facilitation

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the I’m Thumbody Program for the 2022-2023 school year. I’m Thumbody is delivered to grade 3 students across PEI to teach children the importance of self-esteem and positive mental health. It is delivered over two 1-hour classroom engaging sessions to help the student recognize their uniqueness, identify their emotions and regulate their behaviour through games, activities, and discussions.

Volunteers are the primary representatives for the program in schools​ and deliver the presentations solo or in pairs and interact with the students.  We have opportunities for volunteers in Kings and Prince County.

Key requirements and Duties:

• Attend a volunteer 1.5 hr volunteer training
• Be comfortable presenting in front of students​
• Follow program design
• Connect with regional coordinator for dates, times and locations​
• Collect appropriate supplies​ from the coordinator
• Have reliable transportation (mileage is provided)

Please note: All selected volunteers will be asked to complete a criminal records check and show proof of vaccination prior to delivering in classrooms.

Interested? The next step is completing the I’m Thumbody volunteer interest form.

Questions? If you’d like more information contact our HR Coordinator, at [email protected]