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Support Group Facilitator- Sault Ste Marie
Parkinson Canada
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Accessibility:
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Urgency:
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High |
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Number of volunteers needed:
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2
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Minimum Age:
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18
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Work Location:
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Sault Ste. Marie
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Police Check:
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Required
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Reference Check:
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Required
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Vehicle:
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Not Required
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Smoking:
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Not Permitted
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Language(s):
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English
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Sector(s):
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Health
Education
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Work Type(s):
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Administration and General Office Assistance
Event Organization and Related Assistance
Mentoring
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Duties:
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We are looking for a volunteer(s) to facilitate the monthly Living with Parkinson's Support Group in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This group meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide education and support at monthly group meetings to persons with Parkinson’s, members of their families, and/or their caregivers in dealing with the challenges of living with the condition. To encourage group members to share experiences, ideas and feelings, address challenges, develop supportive friendships and receive current information about Parkinson’s disease.
Duties include: facilitate monthly support group, including planning, set-up, refreshments and speakers.
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Skills Expected:
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QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in facilitation of support groups or meetings an asset
• Comfort and ability to discuss issues regarding Parkinson’s
• Active listening and communication skills
• Sensitivity and compassion
• Ability to model respect for diversity
• Background in nursing, social work, physiotherapy, speech language pathology, and/or other medical aspect of Parkinson’s disease an asset
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Training:
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Training will be provided
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Car Required:
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No
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Start Date:
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04/01/2017
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End Date:
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Ongoing
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Time Commitment:
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5 hours per month
for 1 years.
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Time of Day:
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Afternoon
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Day(s) Needed:
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Thursday
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Season(s):
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Spring
Fall
Winter
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Elisabeth Schoep
Volunteer Services Coordinator
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Phone:
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4162279700
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Email:
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elisabeth.schoep@parkinson.ca
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4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316
Toronto, ON
M2P2A9
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