| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3413 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | Book Club Facilitator - Parenting Support Program |
| Impact Statement |
Our Vision Communities where all families and children are empowered and valued. Our Mission We support the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through community connections, research, educations, and advocacy. Our Values -Connectedness -Cultural safety -Empowerment Inclusiveness Integrity Respect social Justice PSS endorses and adopts the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. PSS acknowledges that indigenous children, youth, and their families have much to contribute to the world as empowered individuals with a profound understanding of their Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, sustainable living, and connection to their lands and territories. We help the people we serve to connect with each other, their communities, themselves, their history, and their culture. |
| Description | Facilitate the Book Club discussion, and supply to the participants with information about the book that will be discuss. Accept new referrals and/or contact them to encourage attendance. Ensure the Book Club has a comfortable and safe meeting. Brief, De-brief and connect with your co-facilitator on a weekly basis. Keep track of the Book club attendance and submit the report at the end of the month. Consult with the Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, Provincial Education & Support Program Coordinator, or Staff when necessary. Attend monthly Steering committee and Facilitator Support Meetings, where they exist. Participate in ongoing PSS trainings and workshops, when possible; and Provide the community with information about PSS |
| Training Details | Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on March 23, 25 & 30, 2024. Free for those who are able to commit two cycles of 8 weeks. |
| Working Conditions | Online |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | 3 to 5 hours a week |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Counselling/Conflict, Library/Research |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Motivate Others, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.parentsupportbc.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Violeta Munoz-Berruecos |
| Phone | 604-669-1616 Ext. 104 |
| Address | 5623 Imperial Street Burnaby, V5J 1G1 |