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Parkinson Canada Support Group Facilitator - Orléa...
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Orléans, Ontario
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Overview
Parkinson Canada is recruiting volunteer Support Group Facilitators for a French-language Parkinson's support group in Orléans, Ontario. The role involves facilitating a monthly group meeting of about 1 to 1.5 hours plus 3 to 5 hours a month of administrative and promotional tasks, with a one-year commitment. Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French and pass a background or police records check.
Responsibilities:
- Animer un groupe de soutien mensuel en français
- Écouter activement et favoriser la discussion
- Assurer un espace sécuritaire et inclusif
- Accomplir des tâches administratives et promotionnelles
Requirements summary:
- Maîtrise du français
- Compassion et approche non jugeante
- Bonnes habiletés de communication et d'écoute active
- Aisance avec la technologie
- Vérification des antécédents ou casier judiciaire
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 10 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | French, English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Job description
Summary
As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Location
Address
2225 Mer Bleue Road
Orleans, Ontario K4A 3T9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to support a French-language support group. Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French. Support groups typically meet once per month on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. ET. Specific group assignments and meeting dates will be confirmed with successful applicants. This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment.
Your Contribution
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.
What Is Needed To Succeed In This Role
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.
Commitment
One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus administrative and organizational tasks. The time commitment for this role is 3-5 hours per month. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
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As a Support Group Facilitator, you bring a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Location
Address
2225 Mer Bleue Road
Orleans, Ontario K4A 3T9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to support a French-language support group. Applicants must be comfortable communicating in French. Support groups typically meet once per month on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. ET. Specific group assignments and meeting dates will be confirmed with successful applicants. This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment.
Your Contribution
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.
What Is Needed To Succeed In This Role
- Compassion and a non judgmental approach to supporting people
- Strong communication skills including active listening
- Ability to facilitate discussions that put the voices of those living with and affected by Parkinson’s at the center
- Commitment to model inclusion and respect for diversity
- Love of learning
- Ability to carry out administrative tasks and provide promotional support
- Proficient with technology
- If in-person, able to commute to venue and complete set up and tear down activities
- May need to lift 5-10 lbs
- Comfortable leading and engaging participants in an English-language support group setting
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.
Commitment
One support group meeting per month (1-1.5 hours per month), plus administrative and organizational tasks. The time commitment for this role is 3-5 hours per month. Stability is essential for Support Groups so a commitment of at least one year is appreciated.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum Age
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
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