Parkinson Canada (Parkinson Canada Support Group Facilitator – Halifax)

Organization Name: Parkinson Canada
Opportunity Title: Parkinson Canada Support Group Facilitator – Halifax
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: May 7, 2025
End Date: June 30, 2097

Email: volunteer@parkinson.ca
Website: http://www.parkinson.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Parkinson Canada is recruiting Support Group Facilitators for the Halifax/Dartmouth area. The Support Group Facilitator plays a critical role in the delivery of support services at community level. Once a month, they create a confidential and welcoming space, where people living with Parkinson’s and/or their care partners can share their experiences and develop supportive relationships in a group setting. The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:00-12:00 AT. As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.  Your empathetic approach, enthusiasm for learning, and ability to facilitate discussion about issues related to Parkinson’s are key factors in ensuring that monthly support groups are safe spaces. Benefits As a volunteer Support Group Facilitator, you will learn more about Parkinson’s and make a genuine impact in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.  You will meet wonderful new people and gain experience in the facilitation of groups, while contributing to the critical work of Parkinson Canada.  References are available. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email volunteer@parkinson.ca, or sign up at https://parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/vv2/