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]
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