Online Support Group Host for Trauma, all Dissociative Disorders, and Loved Ones

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a volunteer Online Support Group Host to facilitate discussions on dissociative disorders. This role requires hosting weekly online sessions, preparing beforehand, and providing insights based on personal or professional understanding of topics like C-PTSD. Suitable for individuals with relevant qualifications or lived experience, offering valuable volunteering opportunities and endorsements as references.

Benefits

Earn experience credits

Receive recommendations for LinkedIn

Qualifications

• Awareness of dissociative disorders is essential for this role.
• Previous experience in group facilitation is preferred.
• Certification in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Host online support groups on specified topics for approximately 1-3 hours weekly.
• Prepare for sessions and create a brief report afterward.
• Provide peer support and guidance based on personal or lived experience.

Skills

Awareness of dissociative disorders

Group facilitation

Understanding of CPTSD

Education

Certification in Social Work or Counselling

Related experience

Job description

Also required for this position: An awareness of what dissociative disorders are

• Work remotely

Online Support Group Host for Trauma, all Dissociative Disorders, and Loved Ones

1-3 hours/ weekly

At least 3 months requested

Multiplied By One Org is an international nonprofit offering online support groups. Categories include Complex Post Traumatic Stress (C-PTSD), Depersonalization, Derealization, Dissociative Identity Disorder, or loved ones of DID systems. Find the definition page on the org website to learn more about dissociative disorders.Each group day/time runs weekly on Zoom for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes each. Groups are co-hosted by two facilitators with qualifications such as a Social Worker or counsellor, or might be pursuing their education with a need for experience credits. Hosts may also have relevant experience leading groups with a strong understanding or personal experience with these specific disorders or issues.A mild amount of preparation is needed before a group, and a few minutes are requested after a call to create a brief report.Please indicate related experience or qualifications and describe your understanding of CPTSD and dissociative disorders. We are open to including students needing experience points for their education. Lived experience is an asset. Most groups are held in the evenings from 4:45 to 6 pm PST, with a few running mid-day on weekends. Hosts usually take on one regular day per week, with the ability to reach out for replacement if needed.

Training hours include a short training presentation and quiz, as well as shadowing at least one group.

Certification or Education Required

Social Work, Counsellor, Pursuing education, Mental Health support, Peer Support, Related Experience

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Volunteer for a great cause and earn the recommendation of Multiplied By One Org, which can be as a point of contact, an endorsement on LinkedIn where the org page can be added to your profile, and potentially earn experience credits for your education.