Good2Talk

Posted on Monday, March 18th, 2019

Volunteer Position Title: Good2Talk Campus Coordinator
Volunteer Time Frame: July 1, 2019

Contact: Anastacia Jiang anastacia.jiang@kidshelpphone.ca
Location:439 University Avenue, Suite 300
Website: www.good2talk.ca

Mission: Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario. By calling Good2Talk, students can receive information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus or speak anonymously with a professional counsellor.

First launched in 2013, Good2Talk was created as part of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development’s (MAESD) ‘Mental Health Innovation Fund’. The Mental Health Innovation Fund provides funding for new and innovative approaches to help connect post-secondary students, and those transitioning to university or college, to the mental health services they need. The service is managed and run by four partner organizations.

Good2Talk can support students through a wide range of issues that may be impacting their mental health and well-being, including: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic stress, personal or family relationships, loneliness, financial concerns and other challenges facing students transitioning to post-secondary.

Students can reach Good2Talk by calling 1-866-925-5454 or by dialing 2-1-1 and asking to be connected to Good2Talk.

Volunteer Position Description:

Good2Talk Campus Coordinators are an integral part of maintaining a healthy campus community. By becoming a Good2Talk Campus Coordinator, you will be helping to encourage mental health help-seeking by raising awareness of the Good2Talk service through campaigns, events and other initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Acting as a resource to students on behalf of Good2Talk by: providing general information, making referrals to our helpline, directional support and answering questions
  • Promotion and advertising (in-person, poster or display creation)
  • Planning and participating in special events and outreach activities
  • Connecting with students, staff, and faculty, one-on-one to provide additional assistance or resources
  • Collaboration with students, staff and faculty, from other departments to support campus wide events/programs
  • Participation through the attendance of meetings and e-communications
  • Track and document marketing insights and report to Good2Talk staff
  • Complete program evaluations

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Full-Time student returning for the 2019/20 school year
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Responsible, well organized, and possesses strong time management skills
  • Interest in promoting mental health help-seeking
  • Experience in mental health promotion and outreach is an asset
  • Must be available to attend mandatory training and new student orientation (August 15th – 16th 2019)

Important Note:

All students selected for entry to the Campus Coordinator program undergo in-depth online training with e-learning modules and workshops to be familiarized with Good2Talk’s organizational structure and philosophy. This training will educate incoming Campus Coordinators to effectively create a healthy campus environment and how to promote mental health help-seeking. Once you have completed your training, you will learn how to take your activism to the next level, and make a difference on your campus!
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a mandatory in-person workshop where they will be welcomed into the Good2Talk team. The workshop brings together incoming and returning Campus Coordinators, Good2Talk staff, and guest speakers for a 2-day intensive retreat featuring in-person training and bonding.

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume by clicking the “Apply Now” link on our website: www.good2talk.ca.
OR
E-mail cover letter and resume with the subject line “Good2Talk Student Application” to anastacia.jiang@kidshelpphone.ca


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