Do you have a passion for stomping out stigma?

Are you keen to share your personal story of challenges and triumph?

Stigma-Free Mental Health Society (SFMHS) is currently recruiting presenters to facilitate and present their story for the “Stigma-Free Presentations Program.”

Stigma-Free presentations take place virtually over Zoom/Teams; however, applicants must also be comfortable with presenting in-person at local schools! Virtual presentations are typically 45 mins to 1 hour in length, while in-person presentation will be approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. We deliver presentations to groups of students in grades 4-12.

We are seeking Presenters that can fill both roles:

Co-Presenter – Must have a deep understanding and passion for mental health and strong presentation skills. Using our online brochures, Co-presenters must share information in an exciting and engaging way. The Co-presenter controls Zoom/Teams, answers questions from students, and ultimately act as a host/guide throughout the presentation.

Personal Story Presenter – Must be comfortable sharing their story of mental health/mental illness and/or an intersecting form of stigma (i.e. learning disability, race, sexual orientation, etc.) for 10-12 minutes. The Personal Story Presenter must have strong presentation skills, be willing to practice their story so it feels natural and be comfortable answering questions about their personal story form students.
Virtual Presentations require 2 presenters, and in-person presentations require 1 presenter.

Requirements:

• Must be 14+ years of age
• Must have reliable internet and full ability to use Zoom/Teams
• Must be willing to present at in-person presentations at local schools
• Must provide a clear background and Vulnerable Sector Check

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Applicants will submit a brief 2–4-minute video introducing yourself at no charge to us.
• If requested, completing a 15-30-minute interview with SFMHS
• Successful applicants will complete all mandatory training (8-10 hours total, both as a team and independently)
• Be on a booking roster for when we have schools/organizations interested in booking a virtual or in-person presentation.

The Perks:

• All Stigma-Free Presenters receive an honorarium for their time. You will receive $150 for the training, $75 for each virtual presentation, and $125 for each in-person presentation
• You will always be paired with another presenter when presenting virtually so you aren’t alone!
• You will have the ability to inspire others, stomp out stigma, and make a positive impact in the world!

Ready to Join the Stigma Free Movement?

Please complete the application form by visiting this web page: https://stigmafreementalhealth.com/about-our-charity/work-with-us/volunteer-opportunities/  A representative from SFMHS will contact you via email shortly after, where we will let you know if you have moved to the next stage of the application process (submitting a short introductory video of yourself).

If you have any questions about the application process, please email: jillian@stigmafreementalhealth.com

Application Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024

We can’t wait to hear from you!