Family Support Group Volunteer

Job summary

Co-facilitate a Family Support Group by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.

Job details

Responsibilities: As a co-facilitator for a Family support Group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation. You will be responsible for maintaining all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and health and safety. This role requires you to have personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns and therefore we ask that you inform your supervisor of any issues that arise that may interfere with your volunteer position. This role requires virtual attendance. All sessions are virtual, in the evenings, as follows: 1x month: Last Monday from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Requires training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role. Three: volunteer spots available Commitments: * Completion of Group Facilitation training * Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training; * Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. * Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call * Minimum of a one-year commitment * 2-3- hours per month minimum * Notify program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group. * Submit volunteer hours on a bi-weekly basis * Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures

What you’ll do

Co-facilitate a Family Support Group by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.

Requirements

Requires personal experience with a family member experiencing mental health concerns and a minimum one-year commitment. Must complete group facilitation training, general orientation, and a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Group Facilitation
• Moderation
• Confidentiality
• Privacy Management
• Health and Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare