Activities involved
Facilitation
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
Also required for this position: To guarantee an interview, apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. https://bttr.im/lipfg To view all available listings, organized by location, visit https://alzbc.org/JoinOurVolunteerTeam..
  • Work remotely

Support Group Facilitator, Caregivers 2SLGBTQIA+ [Virtual program via Zoom]

3-5 hours / monthly
Minimum commitment is 2 year.
Support Group Facilitators create a safe and open space for 2SLGBTQIA+ caregivers to share their concerns and solutions. When needed, Support Group facilitators offer information to support participants in their decision-making. Facilitators are people with discretion, empathy, strong listening skills, and a belief in the capacity of peers to help one another.  

We are striving to build a diverse team that has experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Responsibilities and tasks: 
•	Facilitate or co-facilitate monthly support groups 
•	Provide a safe and welcoming environment for discussion and support 
•	Deliver information relevant to the monthly theme at the beginning of each group
•	Inform the participants about the objectives and ground rules for the group
•	Empower participants by discussing the key role they play for themselves and each other
•	Involve participants through invitation and inclusion
•	Initiate, clarify and summarize discussions as required
•	Connect support group participants through discussion about shared common experiences 
•	Set up room and coordinate logistics
•	Complete support group report including attendance and debrief with supervisor
 
Recommended skills, knowledge, and competencies:
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Experience in group facilitation is an asset 
•	Ability to prepare for and deliver education component 
•	Professionalism / boundary setting as support group facilitator 
•	Cultural awareness and sensitivity
•	Effective listening skills

Training 
All support group facilitators will participate in a two-day training session, onsite training, and complete eLearning modules.

To apply directly through the Alzheimer Society volunteer portal, copy and paste the following link in your web browser. 

https://bttr.im/lipfg
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
•	Learn about dementias and how to support those who have received a diagnosis.
•	Learn effective facilitation strategies and how to provide support and information in an online environment. 
•	Play an integral role in helping the Alzheimer Society of B.C. support those who are living with the challenges of dementia and those who care for them. 
•	References/reference letters may be provided to volunteers who successfully complete 6 months in a single position.
Activities involved
Facilitation
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
Also required for this position: To guarantee an interview, apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. https://bttr.im/lipfg To view all available listings, organized by location, visit https://alzbc.org/JoinOurVolunteerTeam..
  • Remote or online