Open Door Facilitator

Location: Nationwide

Volunteer Position Description

Breast Cancer Network of Strength is seeking breast cancer advocates to fill volunteer positions as Open Door facilitators. The volunteer will be responsible for organizing, managing and coordinating Network of Strength Open Door educational sessions in their community.

Responsibilities

• Select speakers, introduce speakers, maintain order, manage the question answer portion and group discussion;

• Move the agenda along within the time available;

• Maintain and promote an atmosphere of confidentiality within the group;

• Maintain and promote an atmosphere of safety within the group;

• Organize all educational sessions;

• Identify and communicate privately to participants who should seek professional counseling;

• Promote the group through public communication and local advertising

• Maintain group records, as outlined by the program’s quality assurance guidelines;

• Serve as an ambassador for Network of Strength programs and services to group participants, as well as promotes Network of Strength within the community

Requirements

• Must be a breast cancer survivor, health care professional or breast cancer advocate;

• Must have successfully satisfied Network of Strength’s facilitator training requirements, which include classroom training and passing the exam;

• Ability to organize meetings, refreshments, follow up

• Active listening skills with ability to clarify or paraphrase for the group when necessary;

• Good verbal skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people;

• Must be knowledgeable about Network of Strength programs and services

• Bilingual (if facilitating a non-English speaking group)

About the Organization

Breast Cancer Network of Strength™ provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer through the YourShoes™ 24/7 breast cancer support center, which includes the country’s only toll-free hotline staffed entirely by breast cancer survivors.

Certification Training Program Details

All open door facilitators must attend and participate in all sections of certification training. Training locations and dates vary. >>Learn more about the training.

To Apply

Fill out the online application or send an e-mail to kbonen@networkofstrength.org

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