Support Group Facilitator
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| Organization Name: | Parkinson Canada |
| Address: | 4211 YONGE ST Toronto ON M2P 2A9 |
| Website: | http://https://www.parkinson.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice for the Parkinson's community in Canada. Our purpose is to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson's. We do this through research leading to better treatments and the end of Parkinson's, advocacy bringing the voices of Parkinson's to the forefront and support that helps people live well with Parkinson's through education and services. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada operates through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity http://pcsupportgroups.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/ Parkinson Canada believes in a better life today for People Living with Parkinson's, and a world without Parkinson's tomorrow. Canada has some of the world's highest rates, and it is growing quickly. People living with Parkinson's are at the centre of everything we do at Parkinson Canada. We provide education and services, and we advocate with federal, provincial, and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson's community in Canada. The Parkinson Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure. People living with Parkinson's count on us to be there at every step of their Parkinson's journey. To learn more about us, please visit www.parkinson.ca. The Opportunity The%u202FSupport Group Facilitator%u202Fplays%u202Fa critical role in the delivery of support services at community level.%u202F%u202FOnce a month, they%u202Fcreate%u202Fa%u202Fconfidential and%u202Fwelcoming%u202Fin-person or virtual%u202Fspace,%u202Fwhere people living with Parkinson's%u202Fand/or%u202Ftheir care partners can share their experiences%u202Fand develop%u202Fsupportive%u202Frelationships%u202Fin a group setting.%u202F The time commitment%u202Ffor this opportunity is 3 - 5 hours per month.%u202F%u202F%u202F Your Contribution As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring%u202Fa keen%u202Fdesire%u202Fto make a difference%u202Fin the lives of%u202Fpeople affected by Parkinson's.%u202F Your empathetic%u202Fapproach,%u202Fenthusiasm for learning,%u202Fand%u202Fability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson's%u202Fare key factors in ensuring%u202Fthat monthly support groups are%u202Fsafe spaces.%u202F |
| Skills Required: | What is Needed to Succeed in this Role: Compassion and a non-judgemental 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 centre. Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity. Love of learning Background in nursing, social work, or related field is an asset. Enthusiasm to work closely with Parkinson Canada staff. Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support. Level of comfort or willingness to become familiar with virtual meeting technology. If support groups return to in-person activities, willingness to take on the logistical aspects of monthly group meetings. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | 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. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Are supported Uses a wheelchair |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteer@parkinson.ca Online: pcsupportgroups.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/ |
| Closing Date: | Sep 19, 2023 |
