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Position Number 2511
Position Title Support Group Facilitator - Brampton
Organization Name Parkinson Canada (Peel Programs)
Area(s) of Interest Education & Learning, Life Skills & Accessibility, Program Coordination, Senior Support, Support Group Facilitation & Therapy
Position Description > The volunteer 'Facilitator' provides education and support at monthly group meetings to persons with Parkinson's, members of their families, and/or their caregivers in dealing with the challenges of living with the condition.

>> In the role, the 'Facilitator' encourages group members to share experiences, ideas and feelings, address challenges, develop supportive friendships and receive current information about Parkinson's disease.

>>> Administrative responsibilities include:
- Plan the monthly sessions in collaboration with staff and other volunteers
- Engage in set-up of the area to be used at Holland Christian Homes
- Arrange/provide refreshments for the sessions
- Tidy up/restore the area after the session concludes
- Liaise with staff to invite guest speakers for sessions, when needed or desired
Training Details Training will be provided.
Time Commitment Tuesday Afternoon
Duration Long Term (More than 6 months)
Special Event Start Date 2019-09-01
Special Event End Date 2020-06-30
Time Detail Typically, the 4th TUESDAY of the MONTH, at 1:30 PM, for about 2 hours

Overall commitment: 2-4 hours per month, (includes the 2 hour meeting and 1 hour preparation time), for a minimum of 1 year
Min Age 21
Ideal for Individuals, Older Adults
Location Holland Christian Homes, 7900 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, ON, Canada
Geographical Area(s) Brampton
Accessibility Fully Accessible Workplace
How to Apply
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How to Contact
Website http://parkinson.ca
Contact Hayley Chapman
Phone 416 227 3376
Address Head Office: 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2P 2A9


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