Volunteer Group Facilitator
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | OCD Centre Manitoba, Inc. / Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba & Winnipeg |
| Address: | 930 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G 0P8 |
| Website: | https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/programs-services/the-ocd-centre-manitoba/ |
| Organizational Description: | OCD Centre Manitoba was a non-profit started in 1995 to provide support for people in Manitoba experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or hoarding disorder. It is now a program under the CMHA Manitoba & Winnipeg! We provide support and information to people experiencing OCD and/or hoarding disorder as well as family members, friends, professionals, and other community members. We also promote medical and social research regarding OCD and hoarding disorder. We believe that those affected by OCD and hoarding disorder should have the opportunity for appropriate encouragement and support integrated with other proven treatment methods and services on their road to recovery. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4951 |
| Description of Duties: | Lead groups for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or hoarding disorder. The groups focus on support, discussion, goal-setting, and other active methods to catalyze recovery. Tasks will include: We are actively recruiting, though spots are limited. Positions are available as long as this opportunity is posted. Apply at any time. |
| Skills Required: | Leadership, active listening, and/or coaching skills are helpful, though none are needed for this position. Training will be provided to build any necessary skills. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - active listening |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Remote Volunteering Various weekday evenings are available and volunteers are expected to do at least one night per month. Groups are 1.5 hours long and volunteers must be available at least 15 minutes before and after each group (2 hours total per group). Most groups are available over Zoom. Volunteers will have the choice of which groups they wish to facilitate, though spots are limited. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: ocdcentre@cmhawpg.mb.ca |
| Closing Date: | Jan 1, 2025 |
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