Support for Anxiety Volunteer

Responsibilities:

As a co-facilitator for a Support for Anxiety group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation.

In addition to the weekly meetings, this role requires attendance at a quarterly volunteer meeting as well as training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role. 

This is a virtual group (hosted over Zoom) on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 pm. 

Commitments to the role:

• Completion of Group Facilitation training
• Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training; 
• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
• Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call
• Minimum of a one-year commitment
• 1.5 hours per week minimum
• Notify the program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group.
• Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis 
• Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures

Duties:

• Introduces topics for discussion during groups
• Keep discussion on track and on topic.
• Prioritize a member in crisis, summarize discussions, and end meetings on a positive note.
• Note the content (what is said) and process (how it is said or is not said).
• Encourage consensus on all group decisions made.
• Empower group members to problem-solve and resolve any conflicts.
• Ensure that all participants have the opportunity to speak, and be respectful if a member has chosen to pass.
• Ensure that the “Comfort Agreement” guidelines are followed and respected.
• Stress confidentiality outside of the group. This builds trust to be able to share.
• Identify commonalities between group members.
• Submit the mandatory forms within the required time frame. (Group attendance, Volunteer hours and possible expenses)