Group facilitator: Mixed Bipolar, Virtual, Mondays 645-745

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6213
   
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.

   
Skills Required:

  • lived or professional experience with mental health

  • comfortable communicating in English

  • active listening

  • inter-personal communication

  • ASSET: knowledge of mental wellness

  • ASSET: organization and guiding of group discussion (training provided)

  • ASSET: familiarity with Zoom platform (training provided)

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • leadership

  • peer support

  • time management

  • conflict resolution

  • mediation


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
Remote Volunteering

One hour weekly, ongoing.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Assiniboine South
- Downtown
- Elmwood
- Fort Garry
- Inkster
- Point Douglas
- River East
- River Heights
- Seven Oaks
- St. Boniface
- St. James-Assiniboia
- St. Vital
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
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2026

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