Youth DBT Peer Support Facilitator (Hybrid Role)

Volunteer Opportunity: Youth DBT Peer Support Facilitator

(Hybrid Role)

We are inviting BIPOC volunteers — Black, Indigenous, and Asian community members — to join our team of peer support facilitators for youth. Representation matters and lived experience from diverse communities strengthens our DBT program.

About the role:

• Co‑facilitate DBT skills groups for youth in a hybrid format (virtual and in‑person)
• Provide peer support based on lived experience and cultural safety
• Help create inclusive spaces for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and resilience
• Collaborate with a trauma‑informed, equity‑centered team

What we offer:

• Free DBT Skills Training and Peer Support Training
• De‑escalation and Trauma‑Informed Facilitation Training
• Ongoing mentorship and peer community
• Opportunities to grow within youth and peer support programs

Who we’re looking for:

• BIPOC volunteers with lived experience who want to give back to the community
• Passionate about youth mental health and peer support
• Comfortable engaging in both virtual and in‑person formats
• Committed to cultural safety, empowerment, and community care

To learn more or to express interest, please contact

Angela Barnor, HR Coordinator, at recruitment@hopeandme.ca.

Please fill out your application athttps://hopeandme.org/get-involved/volunteer/.