Our group facilitators will be responsible for leading children and teens in a pre-selected topic of conversation and/or activity that encourages discussion and expression of their loss and subsequent grief.
Prospective volunteers can expect the following:
1-2 full Saturdays of training on facilitating the groups, childhood bereavement, and group etiquette by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counselor.
To proceed as a facilitator upon completing the training, you will need to submit to and pass a background check. The fee will be covered by DBGC.
Our groups will be held on a weekly basis for 2-hours for group participants. Volunteer facilitators are expected to arrive a minimum of 15-mins prior to group start to receive their group assignment and topic/activity. There will also be a 30-45 min post-group meeting between the facilitators and director to discuss any questions, concerns, or positive moments that occurred during their group.
Where & When
If the space we find is able to accommodate all the groups, we will choose Thursdays from 6 to 8PM. If the space is not large enough, our plan will be to divide the groups between Tuesdays and Thursdays. This means that our facilitators would also be split up between the two group evenings, but these details will be confirmed as soon as we are able to.
What a Group Facilitator Does
As a group facilitator, you will have a direct impact on a young person attempting to understand and navigate one of the most difficult situations of their lives, and helping to ensure it doesn’t negatively impact their futures.
Group Facilitators do this by leading their assigned group in a pre-selected topic of conversation and/or activity that encourages discussion and expression of their loss and the subsequent grief.
Ready to Volunteer?
We’d love to have you join us. Whether you want to work directly with grieving kids and teens or help behind the scenes, your time and heart can make a real difference. Fill out a quick application, and we’ll guide you through the next steps—including training and support to help you feel confident and prepared.
