Peer Support Group Facilitators and Co-Facilitator Volunteers

MDABC; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

MDABC is seeking a Peer Support Group Facilitator to guide discussions and support group members in a safe environment. Your role will be crucial in promoting mental well-being and fostering community among participants.

Responsibilities include facilitating weekly meetings, encouraging participation, and providing emotional support. Applicants must reside in British Columbia and have lived experience with a mood disorder. A commitment of one year and passing a criminal record check are required.

Qualifications

• Must live anywhere in British Columbia to apply.
• Must have lived experience with a mood disorder in order to apply.
• Passing a criminal record check (at MDABC expense).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly support group meetings, ensuring a respectful, warm, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Encourage open dialogue and active participation among group members.
• Provide emotional support and guidance while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Confidence when dealing with the public in person

Warmth and enthusiasm

Job description

As a Peer Support Group Facilitator, you will guide and support group discussions, providing a safe and empathetic environment for participants to share their experiences and receive mutual support. Your involvement will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and promoting mental well-being.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly support group meetings, ensuring a respectful, warm, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Encourage open dialogue and active participation among group members.
• Provide emotional support and guidance while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Address any conflicts or issues that arise within the group in a constructive manner.
• Collaborate with our mental health professionals to ensure the group’s activities align with best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to MDABC’s privacy policies.
• Complete any necessary training and attend regular supervision meetings.

Qualifications

• Confidence when dealing with the public in person
• Warmth and enthusiasm
• Passing a criminal record check (at MDABC expense)
• Desire to become very familiar with MDABC programs and services Training/Preparation
• Must live anywhere in British Columbia to apply
• Must have lived experience with a mood disorder in order to apply

All MDABC volunteers have opportunities to attend Volunteer Training Sessions Self-study on computer to learn about the organization’s programs and services Dates and Location Various locations mainly within the Lower Mainland.

Many Support Groups are held online over Zoom

Length of Commitment

All MDABC volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment to any volunteer position

Application or Inquiries

To fill out a volunteer application or for inquiries about facilitating, please apply to this listing