Peer Support Worker for Youth and Young Adults impacted by stress and stigma of parental substa[...]

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Volunteer Centre of Calgary seeks a Peer Support Worker for Youth impacted by parental substance use. This role involves facilitating support sessions and co-creating resources in a healing-centered environment. Volunteers receive extensive training and ongoing support while making a meaningful difference to youths' lives.

Benefits

Training in trauma-informed care

Access to resource library

Peer supportive community

Qualifications

• Lived experience with parental substance use or mental health challenges.
• Strong listening skills and belief in peer-to-peer connection.
• Open to learning about trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 1:1 peer support sessions and group storytelling.
• Co-facilitate activities with trauma-informed guidance.
• Help co-create resources reflecting youth voices.

Skills

Listening

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Requirements:

• Interview
• Resume

Languages Needed:

• Work remotely

Peer Support Worker for Youth and Young Adults impacted by stress and stigma of parental substance use

Duration: 6-10 hours/month, for at least 6 months

As a Peer Support Worker with Starlings Community, you’ll help co-create brave and healing-centered spaces for youth 14+ and young adults navigating the impact of stress and stigma related to parental substance use through a social justice lens. You’ll bring your lived experience, compassion, and boundaries-informed care to support others in feeling less alone, less ashamed, and more hopeful on their journeys.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in 1:1 peer support sessions or group storytelling circles
2. Co-facilitate activities or discussions with trauma-informed guidance
3. Use non-judgmental and stigma-free language
4. Model healthy boundaries, emotional safety, and community care
5. Reflect on your support work in monthly peer learning circles
6. Help co-create and share resources that reflect youth voices

We’re Looking For People Who:

• Have lived experience with a parent/caregiver’s substance use, mental health challenges, or related stigma
• Are strong listeners and believe in peer-to-peer connection over fixing
• Are open to learning about trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and harm reduction approaches
• Are emotionally grounded enough to hold space for others without taking it all on
• Are 18+ years old

Certification or Education Required

Not specified

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Training & Support: All volunteers receive training in trauma-informed care, healing-centered approaches, storytelling, and brave space facilitation. Ongoing reflection spaces, mentorship, and community calls are provided. Access to a resource library and wellness practices. Peer supportive community from the Starlings team.