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Virtual work: 
Yes
Position description: 

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas: 

1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help. 

2. Empower fathers undergoing separation and divorce through legal clinics and fathering groups that strengthen the father-child relationship, while working to promote positive social attitudes toward fatherhood.

3. Support men who are experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of trauma while working with other agencies to improve services for this population.

Deliverables/Duties: 

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families Legal Assistance Clinic will be geared at legal problems typically faced by men or areas where men may be subject to discrimination. We are seeking volunteers to help us expand our legal resources covering areas including:

- family law
- criminal law
- human rights law
- employment law

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is the first facility of its kind. We’re a new social service facility focused on workshops, support groups and counselling dedicated to fathers, boys, men and their families. Programs include grief counselling, trauma and abuse support, anger management, suicide prevention, fathering, tutoring, mentorship and legal aid. We provide services, research, advocacy, outreach and public education on all aspects of men’s issues. 

 

Volunteer skills: 
Program, Office Assistance
Financial, Legal
Project Management
Role is suitable for: 
Student
Adult
Senior
How to apply: 
Please email your resume and cover letter to Justin Trottier, Executive Director. Use subject line "CCMF Vancouver Volunteer Application"
Contact person: 
Justin Trottier
Contact e-mail: 
jtrottier@menandfamilies.org
Other Volunteer Opportunities: 

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas: 

1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help. 

Volunteer skills: 
Marketing, Advertising
Public, Media Relations

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas: 

1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help. 

Volunteer skills: 
Administration
Project Management

CCMF  will once again offer the Fathering After Separation or Divorce (FASD) program, dedicated to divorced or separated fathers. The ‘Fathering After Separation or Divorce program will provide a broad range of knowledge, resources and skills for fathers looking to maintain a strong relationship with their children following a divorce or separation.

Volunteer skills: 
Family, Youth
Mentoring
Volunteer Centre: 
Vancouver
Cause Tags: 
Family & Children
Health, Social Services
Law, Advocacy & Politics
Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Mission:
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is the first facility of its kind. We’re an open, inclusive and safe space serving as a hub for services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education all focused on the health and wellbeing of boys, men, fathers and families. Our vision focuses on three critical areas: 1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help. 2. Empower fathers undergoing separation and digorce through legal clinics and fathering groups that strengthen the father-child relationship, while working to promote positive social attitudes toward fatherhood 3. Support men who are experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of trauma while working with other agencies to improve services for this population.
Cause tags:
Position type:
Ongoing
Skilled Role:
Yes
Number of volunteers required:
2
Position start/end date:
12 Mar 2020
Time Committment:
4 Hours Per Week
Time of day:
Daytime, Evening, Weekdays, Weekend, Virtual
Work location:
Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Vancouver, BC
Last Updated: March 30, 2020
Posting will Automatically Expire: March 31, 2022