Support Group Facilitator - Orillia
(Parkinson Canada, Orillia, Support Groups)
Opportunity Details: Support Group Facilitator - Orillia
Contact | Angela Kramer, Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Parkinson Canada; Phone: 1-800-565-3000; Email: volunteer@parkinson.ca |
Duties | The Support Group Facilitator plays a critical role in the delivery of support services at community level. Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming in-person or virtual space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting. As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces. Key tasks may include:
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More Info Link | https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/5aa58f79-a4ac-45e8-b9ab-a01e3bf7e007 |
Benefits | As a volunteer Support Group Facilitator, you will learn more about Parkinson’s and make a genuine impact in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. You will meet wonderful new people and gain experience in the facilitation of groups, while contributing to the critical work of Parkinson Canada. References are available. |
Clients | People living with Parkinson's |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Program Coordination / Support ; Support Group Facilitation ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Writing / Editing |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness |
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus up to 3 hours monthly for administrative and organizational tasks. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated. |
Interaction Level | Small Group ; This is a hybrid group. Some members may attend via video conferencing. |
Minimum Hours | 4 / Month |
Accessibility | Unknown |
Number of Positions | Orillia ; Simcoe County 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Parkinson Canada will cover the cost of the criminal record check. |
Display Until | 30 Apr 2025 |
Agency Details: Parkinson Canada, Orillia, Support Groups
Office Phone | 1-888-664-1974 |
support@parkinson.ca | |
Website | www.parkinson.ca |
Address & Map | Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7T5 |
Mailing Address | c/o Parkinson Canada; 4211 Yonge St Suite 316 Toronto, ON Canada M2P 2A9 |