| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3409 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | Volunteer Facilitator - Kinship Care Givers Support Group |
| 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 | The Group Facilitator will provide support to grandparents and caregivers through our GRG Support Group. The group is run by two co-facilitators who are trained and supported by PSS staff and by other volunteers. Our groups are base on self-help, peer support model which provides a safe space for Group members to get together and discuss their strengths, challenges or concerns about parenting role of the child development and parenting. The Group meet once a week, 2 hours in person. Time no decided yet. The duties of the Group Facilitator will facilitate group discussions, contact new referrals and do the intake. Assist with the financial aspect of the group. Submit assistance and financial reports at the end of the month. Attend monthly Steering Committee and Facilitator support meetings. Participate in ongoing PSS training and workshops. Supply the group with information on community resources. |
| Training Details | Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on March 23, 25,and 30 2024. Free for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering in the position (3 to 5 hrs. a week) |
| Working Conditions | Online |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 3 to 5 hours a week |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Not on a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children/Youth, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Facilitation and Training, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Problem Solving, Empathy |
| 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 |