The volunteer Facilitator will provide support to women who are in a residential addiction and mental program located in BC women's hospital for people that identify as women, two spirited, or gender-diverse trough our Parenting Support Group. The group is run by two co-facilitators who are trained and supported by PSS staff and by other volunteers. Our groups are base on self-help, peer support model which provides a safe space for Group members to get together and discuss their strengths, challenges or concerns about parenting role of the child development and parenting. The Group meet once a week, 2 hours in person. Day time. The duties of the Volunteer Facilitator is facilitate group discussions, contact new referrals and do the intake. Submit assistance and financial reports at the end of the month. Attend monthly Steering Committee and Facilitator support meetings. Participate in ongoing PSS training and workshops. Supply the group with information on community resources.
Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on July 10, 12, and 17, 2025. Free for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering in the position.
