| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3529 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | Parenting Support Group Facilitator (Meetings in person) Victoria - Parent 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 Group members and facilitate group discussion; and be available to group members in a crisis between meetings by phone. Contact new referrals and do the intake, introduce New Group member and help them integrate. Submit attendance. 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. |
| Training Details | Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on October 19, 21, & 26, 2023. Free for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering in the position (3 to 5 hrs. a week) |
| Working Conditions | 3-5 hours a week. Meetings in person. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 3 to 5 hours a week |
| 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, Counselling/Conflict |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, 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 |