Support Group Facilitator / Co-Facilitator

The Support Group Facilitator supports and directs the process of the monthly virtual support meetings. They may be required to help the group discuss an issue, solve interpersonal difficulties, provide assistance to group members looking for community resources, arrange guest speakers, develop weekly topics and ensure the meeting meets the member's bill of rights. It is the role of the Facilitator to ensure that the needs of each person attending the group are met within the scope of the group's mandate. The Facilitator is supported by the Support Services Specialist at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and will be offered training and ongoing check-ins. It is recommended but not necessary that the volunteer have experience in facilitation, health care or social services. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check.

Volunteers must be 18+ years. It is strongly recommended that volunteers in this role be health care professionals or studying in health sciences or health services (e.g., nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, social services worker, student in any of these fields, medical student). Volunteers will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and complete an annual Offence Declaration due to the nature of the position.

This role is best suited for someone who is comfortable guiding conversation within the group and discussing difficult topics and issues. They must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Problem-solving and leadership skills are also desired. Knowledge of Zoom for Hybrid and Virtual groups would be helpful.

Currently, many of our groups are virtual and/or hybrid.

Time Commitment: Ongoing monthly basis, 5-6 hours with some groups breaking over the summer. A one-year commitment is preferred.