Support Group Co-Facilitator - Simcoe County Locations
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
Position ID: V-MID0653
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 06 Oct 2021
Opportunity Details: Support Group Co-Facilitator - Simcoe County Locations
| Comments | Kelly , , Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: |
| Contact | Kelly Luvisotto, Community Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: kluvisotto@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers work with Alzheimer Society Family Support Coordinators in 1) a morning Support Group, 2) an afternoon Support Group or 3) an evening Support Group, depending upon the community. |
| More Info Link | www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Benefits | Satisfaction in helping care partners through a challenging time. Assist care partners to know that they are not alone. Learn information about the resources in the community. Training in: listening skills, communication skills, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, group dynamics, crisis management, facilitation skills, coping skills/stress management, wellness. |
| Clients | Care partners of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias |
| Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Support Group Facilitation |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Suitable for individuals with a 'heartbeat' for care partners: understanding and compassion for the needs of care partners. Experience as a Facilitator is helpful. Able to anticipate & deal with sensitive situations. Excellent communications skills, organizational skills. Able to work as part of a team. Good understanding of dementia is an asset. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; The application process and training for this role is significant and takes some time. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one year. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Small/medium Groups: 12 - 25 per group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Month |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Number of Positions | Alliston: 1 individual(s) ; Barrie: 2 individual(s) ; Bradford: 1 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 1 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 1 individual(s) ; Orillia: 2 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 1 individual(s) 9 individual(s) needed in total. We have Support Groups in: Barrie, Collingwood, Alliston, Bradford, Innisfil, Orillia, Penetanguishene |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Cost | There is no cost to volunteer in this role. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Unit 3 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5R4 |