Online Mixed Provincial Peer Support Group Facilitator - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba |
| Address: | 100 - 4 Fort St. (Fort & Assiniboine) Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4 |
| Website: | http://www.moodmb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | We are a self-help organization whose purpose is to help others to help themselves through peer support,support groups,education and advocacy by empowering people to develop and manage mental wellness. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4980 |
| Description of Duties: | Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is a not-for-profit organization. It is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services. Today, MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting individuals, their friends, families, and caregivers that have been affected by mood disorders. One of the services we offer are peer support groups that are facilitated by dedicated volunteers that have lived experience with mood disorders or co-occurring disorders. A facilitator plans, guides, and manages an online peer support group for MDAM. |
| Skills Required: | -English language proficiency -Lived or working experience with mental health -Organizational and leadership skills -Excellent interpersonal skills -Well-developed listening skills -Knowledge of peer support or mental wellness (asset - training will be provided) |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Peer Support -Mental Health Support -Leadership, direction, and mentorship -Problem-solving -Judgment, Situational awareness |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Micro Volunteering , X
Micro Volunteering - any self contained volunteer opportunity that can be completed in a short amount of time, often through a web-enabled device. Remote Volunteering The Online Provincial Mixed Peer Support Group Facilitator must be available Monday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm each week. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteer@moodmb.ca |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
