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 | 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. |
