Mental Health Copilots

Increase MHC’s connectedness within Alberta’s mental health landscape by building relationships.

Under the guidance of the Community Networking Team Lead(s), Community Networking volunteers initiate and maintain connections with individuals and organizations offering mental health support. They will maintain a reliable professionalism and personability in all communications and apply their strong understanding of MHC goals and services to provide information. They will consistently increase their awareness of Albertan mental health services in order to initiate new connections, and may interact with individuals via email, phone calls, virtual meetings, and in-person events. 

Please note: Access to transit or a vehicle is an asset.

Time Commitment:

• 2-4 hours a week (with the opportunity to increase volunteer hours as agreed upon by the volunteer and MHC)

• Minimum 6 month volunteer commitment

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Community Networking Team to build relationships with individuals and organizations in Alberta’s mental health landscape.

• Initiate and maintain connections with professionals to increase awareness of MHC.
• Help MHC integrate successfully with existing services.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be aged 18+

• Must have access to a computer, high-speed internet, and telephone

Candidates must provide a resume or CV, complete an interview, and provide a satisfactory police check. If you have any questions about MHC's volunteer opportunities, please contact info@mentalhealthcopilots.org. 

The Community Networking Co-Team Lead will collaboratively support and coordinate the Community Networking Team. 

• Time commitment: 4-6 hours per week (with the opportunity to increase hours as agreed upon by the volunteer and the MHC)

• Technology requirements: computer, high-speed internet, phone

*Please note that the capacity to attend occasional events in Edmonton or Calgary areas is an asset*

Role responsibilities:

• Respond to volunteer questions

• Source and facilitate training opportunities (for example, increasing team knowledge about mental health service options)

• Follow up on volunteer time sheets. These conversations are supportive and are meant to check whether a volunteer is overextending themselves or has a personal circumstance which merits adjusting their volunteering commitment.

• Oversee the overall development of MHC’s connections within the community

• Plan & execute community events and connect with community partners

• Provide direction to the CN team regarding monthly projects and/or outreach focuses

• Coordinate with other MHC teams to effectively manage community partnerships and collaborative projects (e.g. collaborate with the Digital Communications team to maintain consistent messaging)

• Participate in volunteer coaching and development conversations (with training and ongoing support) 

• Conduct biannual volunteer check-ins 

• Chair monthly meetings to provide updates and brainstorm ideas

• Conduct interviews for new team members

Candidates must provide a resume or CV, complete an interview, and provide a satisfactory police check.  If you have questions about MHC's volunteer opportunities, please contact info@mentalhealthcopilots.org.