Brella Community Services Society is seeking a compassionate and reliable volunteer to facilitate a weekly Caregiver Support Group. This meaningful role supports caregivers in our community by providing a safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support.
As a Volunteer Facilitator, you will help guide conversation, encourage participation, and foster a respectful, strengths-based environment where caregivers feel heard, supported, and valued. This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, organized, and passionate about supporting the well-being of others.
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of caregivers who often give so much of themselves to others.
Commitment:
Facilitate a weekly 1.5-hour caregiver support group (day/time to be confirmed)
Key Responsibilities:
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Facilitate and guide a weekly caregiver support group
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Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and strengths-based environment
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Encourage balanced participation and respectful discussion
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Support healthy boundaries within the group setting
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Communicate any concerns or updates with program staff
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Work collaboratively with staff who provide ongoing support and guidance
Qualifications & Skills:
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Compassionate, patient, and a strong listener
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Comfortable facilitating group conversation and supporting diverse perspectives
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Experience in group facilitation, social services, counselling, or lived caregiving experience is considered an asset
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Reliable and able to commit to regular weekly facilitation
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Must be 18 years or older
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Clear criminal record check required (provided at no cost through Brella link)
Benefits of Volunteering:
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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of caregivers in your community
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Support connection, resilience, and well-being among caregivers
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Gain valuable facilitation and community support experience
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Training and ongoing guidance provided by Brella staff
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Be part of a supportive and caring volunteer team
Join us in creating a supportive space where caregivers feel connected, understood, and valued.
To learn more or apply:
Contact Alessa
604-506-0426
✉️ alessa.dever@brellasociety.ca
