Group Facilitator: Coffee & Chat, In-person, Tuesdays 530-630
| 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: | 6207 |
| Description of Duties: | As a peer facilitator, you will serve to make sure that discussions remain on topic, that everyone has a chance to share and to create a welcoming environment for people coming in to talk about their mental health. You are not expected to provide therapy or clinical advice - MDAM provides training, resources, and ongoing supervision to support you in this role. Building is wheelchair accessible. |
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: |
Volunteers gain meaningful experience in peer support and community mental health while making a tangible difference in the lives of others. Experience suitable for social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or community services pathways. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening 1 hour weekly, ongoing. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| 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: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 31, 2026 |
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