Volunteer Group Facilitator

Volunteer Opportunity: Group Facilitators (Co-Facilitation Role)
Voice Found – Ottawa, ON

Voice Found is a survivor-led community organization supporting individuals affected by childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed care, peer support, and long-term recovery.

We are currently seeking volunteer group facilitators to support our programs through co-facilitation of survivor-focused groups.

This is a meaningful opportunity for individuals interested in building skills in trauma-informed practice, group facilitation, and ethical peer support, while contributing to a supportive and community-driven environment.

About the Role

Volunteer facilitators work alongside Voice Found staff to support group-based programs. This may include structured cohorts or ongoing support spaces.

Responsibilities may include:

• Co-facilitating group sessions with staff or peer supporters
• Supporting safe, respectful, and inclusive group environments
• Presenting or guiding structured material (with support)
• Participating in debriefs and ongoing learning

Facilitators are not expected to lead alone and are supported throughout.

Who This Role Is For

We welcome individuals who are:

• Interested in trauma-informed, community-based work
• Comfortable working in collaborative, team-based environments
• Open to learning, feedback, and reflective practice

Lived experience is welcomed but not required. Facilitators may come from a range of backgrounds, including social services, psychology, healthcare, education, or community work.

Training & Support

All volunteers will receive:

• Ethical Peer Support (EPS) Training (provided at no cost)
• Role-specific facilitator training
• Ongoing mentorship, supervision, and check-ins

EPS training builds skills in:

• Trauma-informed peer support
• Boundaries and ethical practice
• Communication and relational safety

This is a structured and transferable skill set relevant across many helping professions.

Requirements

• Completion of Voice Found training (including EPS)
• Participation as a facilitator-in-training before co-leading
• Review and adherence to organizational policies
• Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check required) for roles involving direct client interaction
• Ability to communicate capacity and engage in reflective practice

Important Considerations

Voice Found is a survivor-led organization, and many of our participants, staff, and volunteers do their jobs as people with lived experience. We prioritize safety, choice, and readiness in all roles.

We encourage applicants to reflect on their readiness to engage in trauma-informed environments, including:

• Awareness of personal boundaries and triggers
• Ability to seek support and communicate needs
• Interest in contributing from a place of stability

Why Volunteer With Voice Found

• Gain hands-on experience in trauma-informed group facilitation
• Build practical, real-world skills in peer support and community work
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organization
• Contribute to meaningful, survivor-centered programs

How to Apply

Please submit a short expression of interest outlining:

• Your interest in the role
• Any relevant experience (formal or informal)
• What you hope to learn or contribute

Send to: talent@voicefound.ca