| 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 & 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 Saturday of each month, via Zoom, between 1-5pm (PST). |
| Working Conditions |
Currently, we are especially interested in hearing from potential volunteers for the following regions: • Vancouver. • Nanaimo. • Kelowna. • Victoria. • 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, Facilitation and Training, Time Management, Problem Solving, Accountability, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | https://www.bpdbc.ca/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Jay Cavanagh |
| Address | 837 Bradley Dyne Road , |