Parkinson Canada Support Group Facilitator - Montr...

Job summary

Facilitate monthly support groups to create safe spaces for people affected by Parkinson's. Handle administrative tasks, promotional support, and the physical setup and teardown of meeting venues.

Job details

Summary As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Location In-Person Montreal, Quebec When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity Support groups generally meet once per month on a Wednesday or Thursday from 1:30-3:00 PM ET. Specific group assignments and meeting dates will be confirmed with successful applicants. This opportunity requires a one-year commitment. Your Contribution As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces. What Is Needed To Succeed In This Role Compassion and a non judgmental approach to supporting people Strong communication skills including active listening Ability to facilitate discussions that put the voices of those living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the center Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity Love of learning Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support Proficient with technology If in-person, able to commute to venue and complete set up and tear down activities May need to lift 5-10 lbs Comfortable leading and engaging participants in an English-language support group setting Benefits For Support Group Facilitators As a volunteer Support Group Facilitator, you will learn more about Parkinson’s and make a genuine impact in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. You will meet wonderful new people and gain experience in the facilitation of groups, while contributing to the critical work of Parkinson Canada. References are available. Commitment One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus administrative and organizational tasks. The time commitment for this role is 3-5 hours per month. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated. Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Resume or Linkedin profile Willing to undergo a background or police records check Causes Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Tags peersupport support group CommunitySupport peer support group

What you’ll do

Facilitate monthly support groups to create safe spaces for people affected by Parkinson's. Handle administrative tasks, promotional support, and the physical setup and teardown of meeting venues.

Requirements

Requires a compassionate, non-judgmental approach with strong communication and active listening skills. Candidates must be able to commit to the role for at least one year and undergo a background check.

Benefits

• Learning about Parkinson's • Impact on lives of people living with Parkinson's and care partners • Networking opportunities • Experience in group facilitation • Professional references

Listed skills

• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Group Facilitation
• Active Listening
• Communication Skills
• Empathy
• Administrative Tasks
• Technology Proficiency
• Inclusion
• Diversity Respect
• English Language Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership