Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator

25 May 2022

Date Posted	May 25, 2022
Expiry Date of Posting	Ongoing
Organization Name	MS Society of Canada: Programs and Services
Contact Name	Brittany Pretty
Mailing Address	250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500
City	Toronto
Postal Code	M5T 2Z5
Phone Number	1800-268-7582
Fax Number
Email Address	volunteer@mssociety.ca
Web Site	https://mssociety.ca/get-involved/volunteer
Position Title	Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator
Job Description	We are seeking a Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator for our Support Group based in Saskatoon. During meetings, members share information, best practices and support one another on issues affecting people living with MS.     Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm CT and are currently running virtually but there is potential for in person meetings to resume once safe to do so and location is sourced.   As Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator, you will use a self-help model to foster a safe, caring environment so that group members will feel comfortable dealing with their issues and concerns regarding the ways in which MS affects their lives.  For more information and to apply, please contact volunteer@mssociety.ca.
Skills Required	- Excellent communication and listening skills - A strong sense of ethics and appropriate peer-to-peer boundaries - Able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information - Capacity to work as part of a team and in a one-to-one support role - A commitment to attend all meetings, except in times of illness or other exceptional circumstances - Ability to ensure a cohesive and safe environment that allows all participants to speak freely and have equal opportunities to engage
Benefits to Volunteer	- Flexible schedule, except for set monthly meetings - Gain experience with group facilitation and peer support - Valuable training about MS and the effects of a chronic medical condition - Experience working in the non-profit / health services sector - Opportunity to connect with other volunteers, such as through monthly virtual coffeehouses and Facilitator Forums - A reference letter will be provided upon your request
Days/Times	Flexible
Suitable For	Adults (18 and over) Seniors People with physical challenges Small Groups (2-4 people)
Work With	Youths (ages 8-12) Adults (18 and over) Seniors People with physical challenges People with mental challenges Families
Position Duration	Ongoing (more than 3 months)
Specific Dates
Application Deadline	Ongoing
Application Procedure	Email

Back to opportunities