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Men''''s Support Group Facilitator - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Organization Name: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Address: 100 - 4 Fort St. (Fort & Assiniboine), Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4 Organizational Description: We are a self-help organization whose purpose is to help others to help themselves through peer support, support groups, education and advocacy by empowering people to develop and manage mental wellness. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5365 Responsibilities A facilitator plans, guides, and manages an in-person peer support group for MDAM. Facilitate peer support groups that are led by volunteers with lived experience with mood disorders or co-occurring disorders. Description Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is a not-for-profit organization. It is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services. Today, MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting individuals, their friends, families, and caregivers that have been affected by mood disorders. One of the services we offer are peer support groups that are facilitated by dedicated volunteers that have lived experience with mood disorders or co-occurring disorders. Skills Required English language proficiency Lived or working experience with mental health Organizational and leadership skills Excellent interpersonal skills Well-developed listening skills Knowledge of peer support or mental wellness (asset training will be provided) Skills Gained / Related Careers Peer Support Mental Health Support Leadership, direction, and mentorship Problem-solving Judgment, Situational awareness Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Evening The volunteer shift for facilitating the Mens in-person peer support group is every Thursday from 5:30pm6:30pm. Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Downtown Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes Will cost be reimbursed? 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 Support Organization will provide: A letter of reference, Bus tickets, Certificate of recognition, Evaluation, Supervision, Training/Orientation. Application process If you do not receive an automated confirmation email IMMEDIATELY after applying for a volunteer position through this form: Be sure your email address was correctly entered Check your junk mail / spam folder Apply for this volunteer opportunity Candidate Information * First Name: * Last Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Daytime Telephone: Evening Telephone: * Email: Attach resume with cover letter: .pdf, .txt, .doc, .docx (5 MB Max) Additional Location Details Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2 Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Mtis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr