Cam's Kids Ambassador

Overview

Organizational

Description:

Cam's Kids was founded by the Hicks Family in honour of their son Cameron Hicks, to raise awareness and support young people struggling with anxiety. Now, as part of Kids Help Phone, Cam's Kids youth ambassadors continue their vital mission to unlock hope and reassure other young people that they're not alone.

Volunteer Opportunity

• Participate in Events & Initiatives:
  Lead events with your fellow ambassadors on campus supporting creating awareness of Kids Help Phone's programs and services as well as volunteering with Kids Help Phone's events in the community!
• Take Our Training:
  Gain knowledge and understanding of Kids Help Phone services and programs and become confident in discussing them with your peers. Additionally, ambassadors have opportunities to participate in other training like our Peer Support Training and Mental Health First Aid if they wish.
• Resource Distribution:
  Share mental health resources with peers on campus, in your community, etc.
• Digital Advocacy:
  Use social media platforms to spread awareness and share relevant resources.
• Feedback Participation:
  Take part in surveys or advisory committees to provide insights and help improve the organization's programs.
• Take part in additional opportunities as they arise, such as in-person workshops and conferences with leading mental health professionals, collaborations with Kids Help Phone partners, community presentations, and more!

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organization and time management
• Enthusiasm for youth mental health advocacy

As a Cam's Kids Ambassador, you join a national network of youth volunteers dedicated to mental health awareness. Ambassadors gain leadership and teamwork experience, access opportunities for public speaking and community engagement, and build skills to support future careers. They're also eligible to apply for one of two annual $2,500 Outstanding Ambassador scholarships.

Age: 13-15, 16-17, 18-30

Time Commitment:
Remote volunteering, Flexible hours

There are various in-person and virtual interactions.

Location of volunteer opportunity:
Winnipeg

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit

Organization will provide: A letter of reference, Training/orientation

B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2

Please note our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office.

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.