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Mood Disorders Ottawa

MDO is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-run organization

that supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones.

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Email: info@mooddisordersottawa.ca

Phone: 613-974-6902

Suite # 203, 11-300 Earl Grey Drive
Ottawa, ON, K2T 1C1

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MOOD DISORDERS OTTAWA – VOLUNTEER FORM

Mood Disorders Ottawa welcomes volunteers for a wide range of activities. Volunteering with MDO is an enjoyable way to make friends while making a difference in your life and the lives of others. We provide coaching and mentoring, if needed, and opportunities to develop new skills or share your experience and knowledge.

The minimum requirements are kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, generosity of spirit, teamwork, compassion, and a willingness to understand people living with mood disorders and the mental health/recovery community. Have a look at the descriptions below to see how you can help out then complete the form and submit!

MDO Volunteer Form

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Ways you can help. Check off which ever items are of interest for you. *

Fundraising – Collaborate on ways to generate funds for MDO. Investigate options. Seek out licenses if necessary. Plan, Organize and Run fundraising events or Campaigns, Solicit Donations (gift cards, door prizes, snacks, supplies etc.) or Request Discounts for MDO.

Board Member - Come join in where the action begins! Oversee organizational decision making, fiduciary duties and help provide strategic direction. Research governing laws and assist in developing policies, procedures and bylaws. Ultimately assist MDO to run smoothly and fulfill its mission.

Discovery Events – Brainstorm monthly fun activities that members can participate in. Budget, plan and implement board approved activities (ie: games and outings) Generate ideas, research suggestions, book events or help facilitate.

Speaker Nights - Recruit and organize speakers for monthly presentations. Collect information on various topics that might be of interest to others. Greet and register members or introduce the speaker. If in person, position chairs in the room and provide refreshments and snacks.

Peer Facilitators - Shadow peer support and sign up for training to facilitate either peer support or recovery programs.

Publicity - Perform outreach on behalf of MDO such as advertising MDO to other organizations, email our brochure to physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, group homes, counselling centres, etc. Deliver pamphlets to these and other locations of interest.

Newsletter - In partnership with a board member, develop / proofread content including announcements and graphics.

Website and or Social Media - Update notifications, design graphics, content, create links.

Grant Writing - Seek out opportunities for MDO program and activity funding. Help formulate strategy on receiving short and long term revenue streams. Prepare application documents. Develop relationships with potential partners.

Info Line - Retrieve messages and direct to applicable individuals.

Phone Callers - letting MDO members who prefer to be called know what's happening

Holiday Special Events - Run a committee dedicated towards large member special occasions such as Fall Thanksgiving, Winter Holiday Party, Spring Easter and Summer BBQ. Develop ideas for activities, meal and prizes!

Administration - Proofread communication to the public and members.

Recovery Program Coordinator - Liason between the board and facilitators. Run facilitator meetings. Gather feedback and provide direction to facilitators regarding MDO's program schedule. Review finance items with Treasurer. Know grant funding that supports MDO's programs. Help compile participant evaluations for grant funder reports.

Volunteer Coordinator - Organize all of the above various roles, keep track of where help is needed and fill gaps where necessary.

Other.

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