Virtual Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Facilitator

About the Position: The Virtual Volunteer Facilitator for this role is a professional in their field who has knowledge of oncology and background in group facilitation and will provide quality programming.

Purpose: To provide a virtual EFT session/program to members who have been impacted by cancer.

Time Commitment:

• This is a remote position, and the successful candidate must be able to work at home
• One hour per week, plus one-hour quarterly supervision
• Facilitate a one-hour group weekly for a minimum of one year
• Recording content in advance to be used for days off/vacation and used as back up in case of last-minute changes due to illness
• Stat holidays and office closure days will be shared in advance

Key Responsibilities (frequency may vary): 

• In collaboration with the Virtual Program Coordinator (Supervisor) to provide high-quality virtual programming
• Set a schedule with Supervisor for virtual classes
• Have access to reliable technology and comfortable with the Zoom platform
• Access to a private space when conducting program due to member privacy
• Report volunteer hours monthly 
• Respect the confidentiality of any member’s, volunteer’s or staff’s information that you may become aware of while volunteering
• Notify your supervisor with as much notice as possible if you are unable to report for a scheduled shift or need to report illness
• Answer member questions within the group hour
• Attend quarterly volunteer meetings
• Commitment to Gilda’s Toronto Mission
• Completion and submission of a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Declaration
• Maintain professional boundaries/relationship with members

Skills:

• Level 1 and/or Level 2 training with proof of certification
• Minimum six months experience leading EFT classes
• Group facilitation experience
• Ability to lead a class and engage members
• Sensitivity to persons impacted by cancer
• Effective communication skills with fluency in English
• Demonstrate patience
• Punctual, reliable, flexible
• Good time management
• Maintain strict confidentiality while dealing with members
• Ability to use Zoom technology in a secure/private space

Requirements:

• Age 18 yrs. +
• Submit an application form
• Attend an interview
• Provide two references
• Sign confidentiality and media release forms 
• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Complete volunteer orientation/training
• Provide a copy of certifications as required/renewed

About Gilda’s Toronto:

Cancer is complex. At Gilda’s Toronto, our philosophy is simple: we believe everyone living with cancer and their families should have a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community to rely on, cost-free, throughout their unique emotional journey. We ensure that they receive the highly individualized, social, emotional and mental health support they deserve.