| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3404 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | ADHD Circle Facilitator (online) - Parents Support Circle |
| 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 |
Volunteers will provide support to ADHD Circle members and facilitate group discussion, and be available to circle members in a crisis between meetings by phone. Contact new referrals and do the intake, introduce New Circle member and help them integrate. Assist with the financial aspect of the Circle's child care and transportation arrangements, when is necessary. Submit attendance and financial reports at the end of the month Brief, de-brief and connect with your co-facilitator on a weekly basis. Attend monthly Steering Committee and Facilitator support meetings, participate in in going PSS trainings and workshops Set up the Virtual meeting and share the zoom link to the members of the circle |
| Training Details | Training provide online. Self-paced (10 hrs. one month to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions. September 22 & 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. September 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Free for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering as a Circle Facilitator (3 to 5 hrs. a week) |
| Working Conditions | With the pandemic COVID 19 our circles are running online, some in the morning, evening or weekend. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | 3 hours a week morning or evening (weekdays or weekend) depending of the availability of the volunteer |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children/Youth, Newcomer Support |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Manage Meetings & Groups, Problem Solving, 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 |