| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4278 |
| Organization | Borderline Personality Disorder Society of British Columbia |
| Position | Peer Support Group Facilitator |
| Impact Statement | We are a volunteer-driven organization, and we can't do it without your time and dedication! By sharing your time, you are contributing to improving the lives and outcomes of people living with BPD and their loved ones. |
| Description | We are seeking passionate, committed and well-organized volunteers to facilitate a peer support group for individuals living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Successful candidates will have direct lived experience of BPD or be a loved ones of a person living with BPD. As a Peer Support Group Facilitator, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where participants can share their experiences, build connections, and find hope. The responsibilities include working with peers to deliver support groups; attending pre- and de-brief meetings; and maintaining clear and consistent communication with the team. |
| Training Details | Mandatory training is provided and is held on the second and third Saturday of each month via Zoom, from 10-12pm (PDT). |
| Working Conditions |
Currently, we are especially interested in hearing from potential volunteers for the following regions: • Vancouver. • Nanaimo. • Kelowna. • Virtual. • Westshore. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Evening |
| Time Detail | Please see our current group locations, days of week, and times: https://www.bpdbc.ca/peersupport |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support volunteers with special needs |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Counselling/Conflict, Health Care/Emergency |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Accountability, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | https://www.bpdbc.ca/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Jay Cavanagh |
| Address | 837 Bradley Dyne Road , |