Aware

Aware is seeking volunteers for the role of Support and Self Care Group Facilitators. This role will be based in St Patricks Gateway in Waterford City.

Groups are held on Tuesday evenings. Sessions take two hours and facilitators work in pairs on a roster basis. Previous group facilitation experience is desirable, though not essential, as training will be provided.

Regular and routine breaks are built into the volunteer role and commitment and so, as a Support Group volunteer facilitator you volunteer on average 6 hours per month.

Role Description:

• Aware volunteer Support and Self Care Group Facilitators are responsible for facilitating weekly Support and Self Care groups.
• The groups are for individuals who experience depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other mood related conditions.
• Groups have up to ten attendees present. The groups are facilitated by two volunteer facilitators, who receive initial and ongoing training from Aware.
• All volunteers adhere to Aware?s ethos, policies and procedures.

Aware offer three Support & Self Care group services:

– Face to Face groups at locations nationwide

– Conference call Phone In group

– Online Zoom groups

Requirements

• A good working knowledge of IT and excellent WiFi is an essential criterion for this role, as it is necessary to engage fully with ongoing training, to gain external mandatory training certificates, to attend online team meetings and further learning, and to make online reports in line with Aware?s policies.
• Proficiency in the use of Zoom and its functions is essential to the provision of the Zoom group service. <li>Facilitators work on a rota basis, usually at the same venue and day/time of week.
• They are supported by and report to the National Coordinator for Support and Self Care Group services.