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| Urgency: | Average |
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| Number of volunteers needed: | 8 |
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| Minimum Age: | 18 |
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| Work Location: | Remote |
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| Police Check: | Required |
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| Reference Check: | Required |
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| Vehicle: | Not Required |
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| Smoking: | Not Permitted |
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| Language(s): |
English
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Health
Education Social Services |
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| Work Type(s): |
Mentoring
Providing Consultation/Advice Providing Services Directly to People |
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| Duties: | Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity Support Group Facilitator Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice for the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Our purpose is to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. We do this through research leading to better treatments and the end of Parkinson’s, advocacy bringing the voices of Parkinson’s to the forefront and support that helps people live well with Parkinson’s through education and services. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada operates through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. The Opportunity 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?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.? The time commitment?for this opportunity is 3 – 5 hours per month.??? 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.? |
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| Skills Expected: | What is Needed to Succeed in this Role • Compassion and a non-judgemental 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?centre? • Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity? • Love of?learning? • Background in nursing, social work, or related field is an?asset? • Enthusiasm to work closely with Parkinson Canada staff? • Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide?promotional?support? • Level of comfort or willingness to become familiar with virtual meeting?technology? • If support groups return to in-person activities, willingness to take on the logistical aspects of monthly group?meetings? |
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| Benefits: | Benefits for Support Group Facilitators 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.? |
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| Car Required: | No |
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| Comments: | Commitment One support group meeting per month?(one hour), plus 3-5 hours monthly for administrative and organizational tasks.?Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.? How to Apply Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at: https://www.parkinson.ca/getinvolved/volunteer/ Resumes are strongly encouraged. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parkinson Canada volunteers will need to provide proof of full Covid 19 vaccination status prior to commencement of volunteer duties. Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity. We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Manager, Graham Marshall-Coultas at 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3319 or graham.marshall-coultas@parkinson.ca. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check. Parkinson Canada 316 – 4211 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M2P 2A9 416-227-9700 – 1-800-565-3000 |
FOR THIS ORGANIZATION
| Start Date: | 05/17/2022 |
| End Date: | 08/31/2023 |
| Time Commitment: |
5 hours per month
for 1 years. |
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Evening Variable Time Schedule |
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Year Round |
| Contact: |
Elisabeth Schoep Volunteer Services Coordinator |
| Phone: | 4162279700 |
| Email: | elisabeth.schoep@parkinson.ca |
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4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316 Toronto, ON M2P2A9 MAP |
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| With This Organization: |
Support Group Facilitator- Sault Ste Marie
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| With Other Organizations: |
Building/Ambassador Volunteer
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