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Thank you for considering CHIMO as a place where you would like to give your time, energy and skills. We appreciate being able to provide over 150 volunteers with meaningful and challenging work each year. Thanks to this work, we are able to support people through high quality services.
CHIMO is made up of people just like you! People who are looking for a way to give back to their community while developing valuable skills in their personal and professional lives. Our excellent training and individual support will ensure that your time at CHIMO is rewarding.
No specific experience is required to take part in any of our unique programs. We provide comprehensive training to prepare you for the volunteer role that you choose.
Our Volunteer Application Package (Microsoft Word format) provides detailed information on the many opportunities available at CHIMO (PDF format also available).
Please forward to:
E-mail: volunteer@chimocrisis.com
Fax: 604-270-4475.
Mail or Drop off:
Volunteer Services
CHIMO Crisis Services
120 – 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Please review our Training Schedule for upcoming dates
July through August, 2008
September through October, 2008
October through November, 2008
CHIMO Crisis Services is committed to embracing diversity in all forms so that we can better serve our community. We strongly encourage people who speak a language in addition to English to apply for positions within our organization. All inquiries regarding employment, including applications for the current postings listed below can be sent to: HR@chimocrisis.com.
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Job Posting
Permanent Full-Time, 35hrs / wk
Assistant Coordinator, Community
Education
This
position assists the Coordinator in
planning, developing and expanding
community education activities in
the school system and community;
participates in screening and
training of volunteers; assists
supervisor
with support and
supervision of volunteers.
Posting Date:
May 26, 2008
Closing Date:
June 4, 2008
Start Date:
July 2, 2008
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Help
to oversee the day-to-day operation
of the program.
·
Work
with the supervisor to support,
supervise and evaluate program
volunteers. Ensure appropriate
scheduling of volunteers.
·
Make
recommendations to supervisor
regarding program development,
policies and procedures and
participate in program evaluation.
·
Work
together with program coordinators
and other staff to undertake
appropriate volunteer recognition
activities and special events for
volunteers.
·
Develop and maintain volunteer
program statistics and reports.
Maintain records of volunteer
placements, hours, requests,
concerns, etc.
·
Develop written informational,
educational and promotional
materials.
·
Make
arrangements for educational
presentations in the schools and
community and assist in the delivery
of presentations.
Qualifications:
·
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or
equivalent combination of
post-secondary education and
experience
·
Demonstrated experience in training
and managing volunteers
·
Experience in delivering educational
material to children, youth and
adult learners
·
Demonstrated success in working
effectively with individuals from
diverse backgrounds (e.g.: cultural,
religious, age, sexual orientation,
etc.)
Employment Information:
This is a
permanent full-time position working
a flexible schedule including some
evenings and weekends.
The
starting salary is $17.25 – 19.29
per hour with a competitive benefits
package.
This position requires union
membership.
The position is open to male
and female applicants.
Please submit letter of
intent and resume by email to:
Director of Operations
Job Posting
(Temporary Part-Time, 26hrs / wk, one year term)
Crisis & Suicide Intervention Counsellor
This position
provides short-term crisis
intervention counselling, assessment
and referral services to adults who
are in crisis, have made a suicide
attempt, are at risk or have been
bereaved by suicide.
Posting Date:
May 28, 2008
Closing Date:
June 6, 2008
Start Date:
July 15, 2008
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Provide crisis and suicide
intervention services, including
assessment, clinical counselling,
follow-up and referrals.
·
Develop and implement therapeutic
plans necessary to meet client goals
and objectives.
·
Provide individual and group
counselling interventions using
therapeutic techniques depending on
client need.
·
Provide clinical counselling to
drop-in clients as required and when
available.
Qualifications:
·
Masters degree in a relevant field
with two (2) years recent related
experience, or an equivalent
combination of experience and
education
·
Experience providing counseling to
individuals, families and groups
·
Experience in crisis intervention,
suicide intervention, conflict
resolution and bereavement support
·
Knowledge of trauma and experience
working with survivors of trauma
including physical, emotional and
sexual abuse
·
Demonstrated success in working
effectively with individuals from
diverse backgrounds (e.g.:
cultural, religious, age,
sexual orientation, etc)
·
Ability to function independently
under pressure and effectively
manage crises and emergency
situations
·
Satisfactory completion of a
Criminal Record Search is a
requirement of this position
·
Ability to work flexible work week
Employment Information
This is a
temporary part-time position working
a flexible schedule including some
evenings.
The starting salary is $24.96
- $27.91 per hour with a competitive
benefits package.
This position requires union
membership.
The position is open to male
and female applicants.
Candidates who speak
Cantonese and/or Mandarin are
strongly encouraged to apply. Please
submit letter of intent and resume
by email to:
Director of Operations
CHIMO Crisis Services
Email:
hr@chimocrisis.com
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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