Drop-In Session and
10-Week Grief Support Group Facilitators
We are looking for people who have lived experienced (personal or professional) supporting an individual through MAiD to facilitate drop-in grief group sessions and/or 10-week structured grief support groups.
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Volunteers must:
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Be at least one (1) year after their family/friend had an assisted death
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Have demonstrated knowledge of MAiD in Canada and an appreciation of concepts of health equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as personal autonomy
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Have excellent listening and interpersonal skills are required
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Maintain clear boundaries around grief and can describe what that means for them personally
An interview is required for suitability for the role​.
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Previous experience working as a support provider in a health care environment is helpful, but not required.
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Level of involvement is at your discretion and can be discussed with the coordinators
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Time commitment varies (one hour/month to one hour/week)
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Coordinator and facilitator work together to determine timing and frequency of your involvement
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Training, including an outline and script for facilitators, and follow up with coordinators is provided
​Please complete volunteer form.