Group Facilitator: Coffee & Chat, In-person, Tuesdays 5:30‑6:30
Organization Name: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Address: 100 - 4 Fort St.(Fort & Assiniboine)Winnipeg MB R3 C 1 C4
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: 6207
Description of Duties
As a peer facilitator, you will serve to make sure that discussions remain on topic, that everyone has a chance to share and to create a welcoming environment for people coming in to talk about their mental health.
You are not expected to provide therapy or clinical advice - MDAM provides training, resources, and ongoing supervision to support you in this role.
Building is wheelchair accessible.
Skills Required
lived or professional experience with mental health
comfortable communicating in English
active listening
inter‑personal communication
ASSET: knowledge of mental wellness
ASSET: organization and guiding of group discussion (training provided)
Skills Gained / Related Careers
leadership
peer support
time management
conflict resolution
mediation
Volunteers gain meaningful experience in peer support and community mental health while making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
Experience suitable for social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or community services pathways.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment
Evening – 1 hour weekly, ongoing.
Location
Winnipeg – Downtown
Background Checks
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Eligibility
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization Will Provide
A letter of reference Bus tickets Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation
