Activities involved
Facilitation
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
Also required for this position: To guarantee an interview, apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. http://bttr.im/tz2y0.
To view all available listings, visits https://alzbc.org/JoinOurVolunteerTeam
Support Group Facilitator, Caregivers [Locations available across BC]
Support Group Facilitators create a safe and open space for participants to share their concerns and solutions. Locations: Available across BC including, Interior - Kamloops, Oliver, Penticton, Princeton, Vernon, Williams Lake North - Dawson Creek, Hazelton, Prince George, Quesnel Vancouver Coastal - North Vancouver, Vancouver Vancouver Island - Nanaimo, Victoria Responsibilities and tasks: • Facilitate or co-facilitate monthly support groups • Provide a safe and welcoming environment for discussion and support • Deliver information relevant to the monthly theme at the beginning of each group • Inform the participants about the objectives and ground rules for the group • Empower participants by discussing the key role they play for themselves and each other • Involve participants through invitation and inclusion • Initiate, clarify and summarize discussions as required • Connect support group participants through discussion about shared common experiences • Set up room and coordinate logistics • Complete support group report including attendance and debrief with supervisor Recommended skills, knowledge, and competencies: • Excellent communication skills • Experience in group facilitation is an asset • Ability to prepare for and deliver education component • Professionalism / boundary setting as support group facilitator • Cultural awareness and sensitivity • Effective listening skills Training All support group facilitators will participate in a virtual two-day training session, onsite training, and complete eLearning modules. To apply directly through the Alzheimer Society copy and paste the following link in your web browser. https://alzbc.org/vol-application Please be advised that due to a reduced capacity during the month of December, the processing time for applications is longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch with you in early January to schedule an interview and to discuss next steps.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Learn about dementias and how to support those who have received a diagnosis. • Learn effective facilitation strategies and how to provide support and information in an online environment. • Play an integral role in helping the Alzheimer Society of B.C. support those who are living with the challenges of dementia and those who care for them. • References/reference letters may be provided to volunteers who successfully complete 6 months in a single position.
Activities involved
Facilitation
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
Also required for this position: To guarantee an interview, apply directly through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s volunteer portal. Copy and past the following address in your web browser. http://bttr.im/tz2y0.
To view all available listings, visits https://alzbc.org/JoinOurVolunteerTeam