Stony Plain Volunteer Centre

Purpose:

Provide support and information to residents in their grief journey.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To provide non-judgmental support with empathy and compassion
• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep records of attendance
• Contact current participants about upcoming meetings
• Prepare materials for each facilitation session
• Set-up and clean up for each session

Acts as a resource for questions about Stony Plain, Parkland County and area by providing resource materials and helping attendees find the answers they are looking for.

Education/Knowledge Preference (but not required):

• Group facilitation experience and/or experience working with grief
• Caregiving background (distress line, group work) is an asset
• Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related Human service field is an asset
• Knowledge of Outreach and Family support

Skills:

The individual best suited for this position has active listening skills, is empathetic, has effective communication skills, is organized, and has administrative abilities (including proficiency in email and a virtual environment).

Benefits to Volunteer:

The benefits to the volunteer are in the development and enhancement of skills and abilities in the field of care giving and group facilitation.  The personal rewards are in working with people who are grieving and seeing them start to turn their lives around.  Facilitator will meet new people and have the satisfaction of helping them feel supported and connected to the community.  

 

Training Provided:

Training opportunities are offered to volunteers as it is available, and may include: Basic Facilitation Skills Workshop, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention Skills Training, Senior Connect and other grief related trainings as available. 

 

Time Commitment Required:

Caring Friends Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at Stony Plain Community and Social Development office (#107, 4613-52 Ave) at 7 pm.