Peer-led Support Groups
Hosted by: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Date
Ongoing Opportunity
Time
Contact coordinator for times
Location
Fairfax County, Virginia
Contact
703.556.7172
About Peer-led Support Groups
A RESOLVE volunteer hosts peer-led support groups, but is not necessary the facilitator.
Peer led support groups are composed of a varying number of people.
Groups are often "drop in" in nature.
Generally a peer led group lasts two hours.
We need volunteers to help with:
Peer-led Support Group Host
Moderate a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss and share infertility or adoption related issues.
Arrange for occasional guest speakers as group demonstrates interest.
Ensure that group follows RESOLVE policies and procedures including remaining non-biased and not promoting any particular methods or professionals.
Promote group meetings via monthly emails to group and prospective members list. and report their group meetings.
Support regional/local programs and events by volunteering at events, promoting to group members and soliciting volunteers from group.
Reports to Support Services Coordinator (volunteer)
Time Commitment
New hosts are required to interview with the Support Services Coordinator and to complete on-line training before beginning a group.
2-4 hours per month hosting meetings, communicating with current and potential group participants, and reporting status of group/attendance to Support Services Coordinator
Volunteer for other local events when possible.
Attend annual support group hosts meeting and occasional continuing education teleseminars.
Arrange for occasional guest speakers as group demonstrates interest.
Ensure that group follows RESOLVE policies and procedures including remaining non-biased and not promoting any particular methods or professionals.
Promote group meetings via monthly emails to group and prospective members list. and report their group meetings.
Support regional/local programs and events by volunteering at events, promoting to group members and soliciting volunteers from group.
Reports to Support Services Coordinator (volunteer)
Time Commitment
New hosts are required to interview with the Support Services Coordinator and to complete on-line training before beginning a group.
2-4 hours per month hosting meetings, communicating with current and potential group participants, and reporting status of group/attendance to Support Services Coordinator
Volunteer for other local events when possible.
Attend annual support group hosts meeting and occasional continuing education teleseminars.
Peer-led Support Group Host
Moderate a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss and share infertility or adoption related issues.
Arrange for occasional guest speakers as group demonstrates interest.
Ensure that group follows RESOLVE policies and procedures including remaining non-biased and not promoting any particular methods or professionals.
Promote group meetings via monthly emails to group and prospective members list. and report their group meetings.
Support regional/local programs and events by volunteering at events, promoting to group members and soliciting volunteers from group.
Reports to Support Services Coordinator (volunteer)
Time Commitment
New hosts are required to interview with the Support Services Coordinator and to complete on-line training before beginning a group.
2-4 hours per month hosting meetings, communicating with current and potential group participants, and reporting status of group/attendance to Support Services Coordinator
Volunteer for other local events when possible.
Attend annual support group hosts meeting and occasional continuing education teleseminars.
Arrange for occasional guest speakers as group demonstrates interest.
Ensure that group follows RESOLVE policies and procedures including remaining non-biased and not promoting any particular methods or professionals.
Promote group meetings via monthly emails to group and prospective members list. and report their group meetings.
Support regional/local programs and events by volunteering at events, promoting to group members and soliciting volunteers from group.
Reports to Support Services Coordinator (volunteer)
Time Commitment
New hosts are required to interview with the Support Services Coordinator and to complete on-line training before beginning a group.
2-4 hours per month hosting meetings, communicating with current and potential group participants, and reporting status of group/attendance to Support Services Coordinator
Volunteer for other local events when possible.
Attend annual support group hosts meeting and occasional continuing education teleseminars.
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