Wellness Group Facilitator Assistant

Position Title: Wellness Group Facilitator Assistant

Location: 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON L5K 1T9

Terms: On average 3 hours/week with minimum commitment of 3 months

About Polycultural

Be a part of Polycultural Immigrant and Community services! Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all. We are a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada’s diversity. We are like a family, have a culture filled with care and genuine connection with a very inclusive environment for all. With a diverse range of programs and services, we help individuals and families build a brighter future in Canada.

Scope

Supports the delivery of women's wellness and community connection activities by assisting the Group Facilitator in planning, preparing, and facilitating group sessions. The volunteer helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participants to build social connections, share experiences, and enhance their overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Wellness Group Facilitator in planning, preparing, and delivering women's wellness and community connection activities
• Help create a welcoming, respectful, safe, and inclusive environment that encourages participation, social interaction, and peer support
• Prepare activity materials, set up the meeting space, and provide logistical support before, during, and after each session
• Encourage participant engagement by offering support, promoting positive communication, and assisting with group activities as directed by the facilitator

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of immigration and refugee services and of the ethno-specific programs and services in the GTA
• Familiarity with issues facing newcomers in Canadian urban setting and systemic barrier facing integration in education, social, cultural, and economic aspects of Canadian life
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, active listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Passion for supporting women from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Friendly, respectful, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, facilitators, and other volunteers
• Experience in group facilitation, community engagement, customer service, or volunteering is considered an asset but is not required
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages commonly spoken by newcomers are an asset
• Ability to commit to scheduled group sessions and complete any required volunteer orientation or training

Other requirements

• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

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Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity.

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