Virtual T'ai Chi Facilitator

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

Purpose: To provide a virtual T’ai Chi 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 as mutually determined in advance
• One hour per week, plus one-hour quarterly supervision
• Facilitate a one-hour group weekly for a minimum of one year
• Scheduled hours to be established with supervisor
• Two weeks’ notice is required prior to resignation
• Notify Supervisor of any time off / vacation (two weeks' notice requested)
• 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):

• To provide high quality virtual programming in collaboration with the Virtual Program Coordinator (Supervisor)
• 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
• Check in with supervisor on an ongoing basis and report on the program as well as share if any concerns – volunteers do not need to resolve/advise on member issues
• Report volunteer hours monthly
• Respect the confidentiality of all member, volunteer, or staff 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
• Submit any changes in personal information/contact information to your supervisor
• Share any conflict of interests that may arise
• Answer member questions within the group hour
• Attend quarterly Facilitation meetings
• Current registration with a professional regulatory body is advantageous
• Familiarity in working with adults with cancer-related stress
• Commitment to Gilda’s Toronto Mission
• Completion and submission of a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Declaration
• Maintain professional boundaries/relationship with members

Skills:

• Completion of an approved T’ai Chi education/course/certification
• Minimum six months experience leading/instructing T’ai Chi
• Group facilitation experience
• Ability to lead a class and engage members
• Sensitivity to persons impacted by cancer
• Able to provide/suggest alternative moves, a range of options for varying abilities and skill levels/medical/physical states
• 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
• Show proof of identity (ID)
• Provide two references
• Sign confidentiality and release forms
• Complete a police check (the organization will facilitate; an annual declaration may be required)
• Complete volunteer program orientation/trainings as required
• Provide a copy of certifications as required/renewed

How to Apply: Please inquire via email with the subject line reading “Volunteer Facilitator: T'ai Chi” to: volunteer@gildasclubtoronto.org