Support Group Facilitator - Volunteer

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Role Summary

Co-facilitate weekly support group for people who have experienced domestic violence. Facilitators provide an empowering, strength-based approach while creating a safe, respectful, confidential, and welcoming space for individuals to share as they process and navigate difficult situations in their lives.

Impact & Benefits

• Make an impact in the lives of clients as you foster positive growth by providing a safe, supportive environment for individuals to process and share difficult experiences
• Practice effective group facilitation and communication skills.

• Create a supportive and safe space while maintaining boundaries and client confidentiality
• Provide referrals to Tubman and community-based resources when appropriate
• Collaborate with the co-facilitator in organizing and planning for each weekly group
• Model genuine compassion, empathy, and open-minded responses within the group

Qualifications & Expectations

• Knowledge of the community served including an understanding of domestic violence
• An understanding of the support group model as different from therapy
• Participation in a prior support group (as a member or facilitator) is preferred
• Ability to effectively facilitate group process in a supportive and confidential manner
• Proven ability to remain calm in response to difficult information and situations
• Excellent communication and people skills including active listening skills and ability to respond appropriately to client needs while maintaining professionalism and boundaries
• Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment

• Tuesdays from 5:30-8:00 pm (includes planning time and set up) at Minneapolis location. Check Tubman - www.tubman.org/ for upcoming training dates.
• Minimum commitment of one year.

• Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series
• Supervision and co-facilitation provided by the Transitional Housing Lead staff