Depression & Anxiety Group Facilitator - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Position: Depression & Anxiety Support Group Facilitator - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Depression & Anxiety Support Group Facilitator – Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
Organization:
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Address: 100 - 4 Fort St., Fort & Assiniboine, Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4

Organization description:
We are a self‑help organization whose purpose is to help others help themselves through peer support, support groups, education and advocacy by empowering people to develop and manage mental wellness.

Description of Duties
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services. MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting individuals, their friends, families, and caregivers affected by mood disorders. One of the services we offer are peer support groups that are facilitated by dedicated volunteers who have lived experience with mood disorders or co‑occurring disorders.

A facilitator plans, guides, and manages an in‑person peer support group for MDAM.

The Depression & Anxiety in‑person peer support group is held every Thursday from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Skills & Qualifications

English language proficiency

Lived or working experience with mental health

Organizational and leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Well‑developed listening skills

Knowledge of peer support or mental wellness (asset; training provided)

Skills Gained / Related Careers

Peer Support

Mental Health Support

Leadership, direction, and mentorship

Problem‑solving

Judgment, situational awareness

Volunteer Details
Age: 18–30, 31–54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Evening (Thursday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)

Location:

Winnipeg – Downtown

Criminal record check? Yes

Child abuse registry check? No

Criminal record check reimbursed? No

Opportunity available to candidates who:
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit

Using a mobility device

Benefits & Recognition

Letter of reference

Bus tickets

Certificate of recognition

Evaluation

Supervision

Training/Orientation

Additional Information
Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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