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volunteer

CircleUp Foundation thrives through the compassion and dedication of our volunteers. By joining our volunteer team, you help make mental-health care accessible to newcomers and immigrants individuals and families facing barriers due to language, cost, or adjustment stress. We welcome volunteers who share our values of empathy, professionalism, and community care.

intake & assessment

Clinical volunteers play a vital role in the intake and assessment process. They assist in the triage and eligibility review by integrating both mental-health and financial information to determine timely and equitable access to care.


These volunteers help ensure that those with the greatest need receive support first while maintaining the ethical and professional standards that guide all CircleUp programs.

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Clinical volunteers also participate in initial consultations to clarify the nature of a client’s needs and to help connect them with the appropriate therapist or program.

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Requirements:

  • Graduate-level education (Master’s degree or above) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field

  • Understanding of mental-health ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity

  • Experience conducting or assisting with intake or preliminary assessments

  • Current, eligible, or preparing for registration with a regulatory body in Ontario (e.g., CRPO, OCSWSSW, CPO) preferred

  • Availability of approximately 4–6 hours per month 
     

All clinical volunteers receive orientation, supervision, and access to training on CircleUp’s triage and ethical protocols.

Administrative

Administrative volunteers are essential to the day-to-day operations of CircleUp.
They help ensure that every client and clinician stays connected and supported by assisting with:

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  • Scheduling and confirming appointments

  • Managing cancellations and re-bookings

  • Tracking forms and documentation

  • Coordinating communication between clients and clinicians

  • Supporting general administrative tasks for program coordination
     

This role is ideal for organized, detail-oriented individuals who want to contribute to mental-health accessibility through behind-the-scenes impact.

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Requirements:

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Comfortable working with online scheduling systems and forms (training provided)

  • Availability of 3–5 hours per week (remote or hybrid options)

  • Background in mental health (e.g., Psychology/Social work students)

how to apply

 

Whether you bring clinical expertise or organizational skills, your time and care make a direct difference in the lives of families who need it most.Together, we can make mental-health support in Ontario more accessible, compassionate, and fair.

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To volunteer with CircleUp Foundation, please complete the application form by clicking below. Our team carefully reviews each submission to ensure a good match between your skills and our current needs. Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you with next steps.

Thanks for applying! We will be in touch.

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