Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
CMHA BC is a volunteer-driven organization that depends on volunteers like you to help us to develop our vision and provide services.
Studies show that regular volunteer activity can have a positive effect on mental and physical health. Volunteering with CMHA provides the opportunity to build skills, learn more about mental health and meet new people, while helping build a more caring community. Because of the benefits of volunteering, we especially encourage those personally affected by mental illness to volunteer.
BounceBack Web User Testing: Volunteer Application
We are recruiting up to 10 volunteers to participate in user testing for a new participant online materials platform for the BounceBack® program, beginning in May 2025.
BounceBack® teaches effective skills to help individuals (aged 13+) overcome symptoms of mild to moderate depression or anxiety, and improve their mental health. Provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BounceBack® is available for free across BC at http://www.bouncebackbc.ca/
Who is eligible?
- Canadian residents ages 15+
- Individuals with varying levels of digital proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- We encourage perspectives of people of all genders, people of colour, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
- Prior experience with the previous platform (BounceBack Online or BounceBack coaching using the web materials) is desirable
Learn more and apply now
Have questions? Contact Alli Cano, National Manager for BounceBack® at allison.cano@cmha.bc.ca
Volunteer Posting: Information and Referral Support
Information and referral support is a core service of CMHA and we need experienced volunteers to help us help the people who email and phone us from across the province on a diverse range of issues. This position is ideal for a retired mental health professional or educator, or a former distress line worker. Flexible working hours. After orientation and demonstrated ability, work can be done from home or our office location. You will need to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, for at least 9 months. Please see the posting for details.
We can use help in many different areas of interest and skill:
- participation on our board and advisory committees
- community displays and presentations
- mental health information referral
- writing for Visions journal
- community event planning
- resource development/fundraising
Visit VolunteerConnector to see what volunteer opportunities are available or subscribe to Mind Matters, our free monthly newsletter, to stay in touch.