Activities involved
Peer Support
Skills required
Mentoring Sharing Personal Experience
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: First-hand lived experience with pregnancy loss or infant loss (including fertility challenges or diverse family-building journeys) is a requirement.

In-Person Group Facilitator (Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support)

14505 Bannister Rd SE, 102, Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3 [map]
3-8 hours / monthly
Ideally 1 year term
Support people through one of the hardest experiences of their lives.

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to help facilitate in-person support groups for individuals who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

What You'll Do? 
- Co-facilitate small, in-person support groups
- Help create an affirming, warm, and supportive space 
- Gently guide conversation and connection (no "fixing")
- Be a steady and supportive presence 

Who This is For? 
This role is for people who: 
- Have lived experience with pregnancy loss, infant loss, fertility challenges, and / or diverse family-building experiences 
- Feel ready to support others in a peer setting
- Are warm, grounded, and able to hold space for difficult emotions and diverse experiences
You do not need to be a professional or have formal counselling experience. 

Why It Matters? 
Many people walk into their first group feeling completely alone. You help change that.

Ready to Learn More or Apply? 
https://pilsc.org/about/volunteer-with-us/
Additional Details & Skills Required
After a short interview, approved volunteers are guided through general onboarding including a confidentiality agreement and criminal record check and self-paced online welcome training. Once that is complete, you'll be completing Role-Specific Training to prepare you for your role. This last step includes additional self-paced online training to provide you with a foundation followed by approximately 7-8 hours of live training.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
To help make your experience a positive one with us, we provide: 
- A dedicated team lead and volunteer team to check-in and debrief whenever needed
- Comprehensive training on peer support, grief & loss, inclusivity, accessibility, language, and more.
- Full access to our services
- Opportunities for continued learning
- In-person activities and engagement with local community
Activities involved
Peer Support
Skills required
Mentoring Sharing Personal Experience
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: First-hand lived experience with pregnancy loss or infant loss (including fertility challenges or diverse family-building journeys) is a requirement.