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Depression & Anxiety Support Group Facilitator Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Organization: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Address: 100 - 4 Fort St., Fort & Assiniboine, Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4 Organization description: We are a selfhelp organization whose purpose is to help others help themselves through peer support, support groups, education and advocacy by empowering people to develop and manage mental wellness. Description of Duties Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is a notforprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services. MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting individuals, their friends, families, and caregivers affected by mood disorders. One of the services we offer are peer support groups that are facilitated by dedicated volunteers who have lived experience with mood disorders or cooccurring disorders. A facilitator plans, guides, and manages an inperson peer support group for MDAM. The Depression & Anxiety inperson peer support group is held every Thursday from 6:30pm7:30pm. Skills & Qualifications English language proficiency Lived or working experience with mental health Organizational and leadership skills Excellent interpersonal skills Welldeveloped listening skills Knowledge of peer support or mental wellness (asset; training provided) Skills Gained / Related Careers Peer Support Mental Health Support Leadership, direction, and mentorship Problemsolving Judgment, situational awareness Volunteer Details Age: 1830, 3154, 55+ Time Commitment: Evening (Thursday 6:30pm7:30pm) Location: Winnipeg Downtown Criminal record check? Yes Child abuse registry check? No Criminal record check reimbursed? No Opportunity available to candidates who: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Using a mobility device Benefits & Recognition Letter of reference Bus tickets Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation Additional Information Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of 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, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr