About the Role

Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC) runs weekly peer-based support groups for anxiety and depression.

The groups provide an opportunity for individuals from the community to discuss their experiences with others in a safe, confidential, and encouraging environment.

We are seeking volunteers to assist in leading these groups.

You do not need to be an expert in mental health issues nor a fully qualified professional as our groups are a resource for community-based support rather than being clinical or therapy groups.

This role requires a 12 month commitment from volunteers.

Facilitators:

• Provide leadership, structure, and boundaries to meetings
• Open and close meetings
• Foster a safe and comfortable environment
• Ensure relevance, provide balance to discussions, manage differences of opinion

Positions Available

• Coburg Group (Monday evenings - 7.00pm – 9.45pm): 4 positions available
• Online Groups (Mon, Tues, Wed evenings – 6.45pm – 8.45pm): 5 positions available

Desired Skills

• A graduate degree in a related field (eg, psychology, counselling, social work)
• An awareness of anxiety & depression issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Respectful and professional attitude
• Empathic with a genuine desire to help people

About ADAVIC

• Providing support, information & resources for anxiety & depression
• Community-based, not-for-profit organisation since 1999
• 2 part-time staff, 50+ volunteers

For more details about ADAVIC Support Groups you can visit ADAVIC's website.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position please send a brief letter of interest and your CV to Eva at support.coordinator@adavic.org.au

Applications close August 27th 2021