Activities involved
Facilitation
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Please apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. https://alzbc.org/vol-application
- Work remotely
Support Group Facilitator, Virtual: [Available across B.C.]
The Society is recruiting volunteer support group facilitators who are seeking virtual opportunities. About the role Frequency: Once a month Duration: Three hours Possible days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Time: Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available. Support Group Facilitators create a safe and open space for participants to share their concerns and solutions. We provide this service to a variety of clients, you could be supporting: People living with dementia or caregivers. 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 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 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 copy and paste the following link in your web browser. Once you have submitted your online application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. https://alzbc.org/vol-application To learn more about available date and time for support group facilitators, visit our website at https://alzbc.org/JoinOurVolunteerTeam Please be advised that due to a reduced capacity during the summer months, the processing time for applications is longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch with you in early September to schedule an interview and to discuss next steps.
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
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Please apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. https://alzbc.org/vol-application
- Remote or online