WeConnect Mental Health and Wellness Group Facilitator

(Community Care Durham)

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Position ID: V-OSH0109
Last Modified: 07 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 07 Jul 2025

Opportunity Details: WeConnect Mental Health and Wellness Group Facilitator

Contact Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Resource Lead, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Duties

Become a facilitator and work as a team to support those with emotional or mental health concerns in a group setting* support groups take place in-person and virtually during the week * extensive training required
More Info Link http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
Benefits With the support of volunteers, WeConnect clients are able to learn, develop, and maintain skills while improving ways to cope and manage
Clients Adults 16+ with emotional or mental health issues * groups for caregivers and family members
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a mental disability ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language
Areas of Interest Life Skills Support ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Program Coordination / Support ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Team Work
Commitment Length Long Term ; One year commitment
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Seasons Year Round
Location Throughout Durham Region
Number of Positions Brock ; Durham Region ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) 
 
16 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided - 9 week training program taking place Wednesday evenings ; Training is required ; Fall Training session begins September 17.
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Application form with references * Vulnerable Sector police check - if completed within a 6 month period, no need to re-apply 
In-depth interview with Management Team.

Agency Details: Community Care Durham

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