NEDIC relies on the support of our dedicated team of volunteers to supplement our work in the community and online.
Applications are accepted online via the form below; no phone calls or walks-in, please. We typically announce active recruitment initiatives on our social media channels; please note that community education volunteers are usually recruited in May and June.
Due to the high volume of volunteer applications only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Many, though not all, of our team members have lived or living experience with eating disorders, disordered eating, or mental health challenges. Applicants who have lived experience are valued. We ask applicants to be in a place of healing that allows them to catch, identify, and seek support when difficult feelings arise and in return, we aim to create a team environment where team members can be authentic and feel supported as we help our service users as best we can.
NEDIC welcomes volunteer applications from students, people who have been affected by eating disorders (recovered), persons with disabilities and members of underserved communities.
Outreach & Education Volunteers represent NEDIC in a variety of ways – providing public education and professional development about eating disorders, food and weight preoccupation, and body image to members of the public within the Greater Toronto Area. This is a rewarding opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about preventing eating disorders and is a skilled public speaker who enjoys working with others. Experience working with children and youth is an asset.
Live chat volunteers support the work of NEDIC's helpline, which are available to anyone in Canada of all ages who are reaching out because they are affected by an eating disorder or supporting someone who is. There is no diagnosis required to access these anonymous, confidential services so people reaching out vary in their experiences: from having diagnosed eating disorders for many years to people reaching out for help for the first time because they're struggling with a body image or eating challenge.
Ideally, candidates enter with:
Many, though not all, of our team members have lived experience with mental health challenges. Applicants who have lived experience are welcome, with the understanding that they are in a place of healing that allows the person to catch, note, and manage triggers so that they can support vulnerable service users is important.
This role is remote for now, but may transition to in-person at Toronto General Hospital at NEDIC’s Toronto office, so volunteers in the GTA are preferred.
Social media volunteers support NEDIC by sharing information and resources on our social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. You will help to grow awareness of NEDIC, and of eating disorders and related issues more generally. For this role, individuals who live outside of the GTA are welcome to apply.
Apply online.
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NEDIC offers unpaid placements to students from a variety of college and university programs. Placements are often filled in:
Note: We do not meet the requirements for most graduate-level placements in social work, counselling, or psychology that require face-to-face direct client contact, as our telephone helpline and live chat services are support-oriented instead of providing one-on-one therapy. If you are interested in working in the eating disorders field, browse our service provider directory to get the contact information of other potential options!
To apply for a placement position with NEDIC, please send your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us why you would like to do a placement at NEDIC. Let us know what your program requires, including hours, days, length of placement and learning objectives. Send your application to Suzanne Phillips, Program Manager, by e-mail (nedic@uhn.ca).