Parkinson Canada Support Group Facilitator - Orléa...
- Orleans, ON, Canada
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Summary
As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Location
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2225 Mer Bleue Road
Orleans, Ontario K4A 3T9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to support a French-language support group. Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French. Support groups typically meet once per month on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. ET. Specific group assignments and meeting dates will be confirmed with successful applicants. This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment.
Your Contribution
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.
What Is Needed To Succeed In This Role
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.
Commitment
One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus administrative and organizational tasks. The time commitment for this role is 3-5 hours per month. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
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As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Location
Address
2225 Mer Bleue Road
Orleans, Ontario K4A 3T9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to support a French-language support group. Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French. Support groups typically meet once per month on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. ET. Specific group assignments and meeting dates will be confirmed with successful applicants. This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment.
Your Contribution
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.
What Is Needed To Succeed In This Role
- Compassion and a non judgmental approach to supporting people
- Strong communication skills including active listening
- Ability to facilitate discussions that put the voices of those living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the center
- Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity
- Love of learning
- Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support
- Proficient with technology
- If in-person, able to commute to venue and complete set up and tear down activities
- May need to lift 5-10 lbs
- Comfortable leading and engaging participants in an English-language support group setting
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.
Commitment
One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus administrative and organizational tasks. The time commitment for this role is 3-5 hours per month. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum Age
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Responsibilities
Facilitate monthly support group discussions for people affected by Parkinson’s, helping create a safe, inclusive space centered on participants’ voices. Complete related administrative and organizational tasks and provide promotional support.
Requirements
Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French and demonstrate compassion, active listening, and the ability to facilitate respectful, inclusive discussions. The role also requires technology proficiency, administrative ability, and a one-year commitment; in-person facilitators must be able to commute and assist with setup and teardown.
Skills
- Compassion
- Nonjudgmental Support
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Group Facilitation
- Inclusive Practice
- Respect for Diversity
- Administrative Tasks
- Promotional Support
- Technology Proficiency
- French Communication
- English-Language Facilitation
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- Healthcare
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- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Parkinson’s
- Support Group
- Peer Support
- Group Facilitation
- French Communication
- English-Language Support Group
- Active Listening
- Compassion
- Inclusion
- Diversity
- Administrative Tasks
- Promotional Support
- Technology Proficiency
- Volunteer
- Care Partners
- Background Check