Become a Support Circle Facilitator!

Connect with and support other caregivers and families, build your skills and empower yourself, and become an essential part of our support programs.

Our Support Circles are for Parents, Grandparents, and other Kinship Caregivers in different communities throughout BC. Our Circles are based on a self-help, peer support model which provides a safe space for Circle members to get together and discuss their strengths, challenges or concerns about their parenting role; builds a supportive network & skills; receives emotional support; develops self-advocacy skills; empowers and boosts self-esteem; and helps create a healthier living environment for all families.

Read more about how to join our program below

Are you someone who:

  • Has good listening skills
  • Has an interest in supporting parents/caregivers and child relationships
  • Has a basic understanding of child development & parenting issues
  • Is willing to do some community outreach & development
  • Is comfortable with using Zoom for online meetings
  • Has good organizational & communication skills
  • Can commit to a minimum of 1 year, 3-5 hours a week.
  • Can participate in an interview process

Our Free Initial Facilitator Training takes place virtually using a wonderful combination of self-paced learning models and Live Zoom Sessions.
The training takes approximately 22 hours to complete. It includes:

  • 10 hours of self paced learning which must be completed before the Live Zoom Sessions
  • 2 hours (20 to 30 minutes per 5 sessions) of pre-work before the Live Zoom sessions
  • 10 hours Live Sessions (these are 5 two hour sessions which are scheduled in advance)

Training Cycles Scheduled

There are 4 Training Initial Facilitator Training cycles scheduled. Note that you only need to attend one facilitator training cycle.

  • Cycle 1 September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 (FULL)
  • Cycle 2 October 14, 16, 21, 23 28 (FULL)
  • Cycle 3 November 18, 20, 25, 27, & December 2 (accepting applications – apply now)
  • Cycle 4 (2022) February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 (accepting applications – apply now)

Cycle 1
FULL!
The self paced modules can be completed between August 9th and September 6th
The pre-work for the first Live Zoom session will be available Sept 6th
Live sessions take place September 14, 16, 21, 23 & 28, 2021, 6:30-8:30 pm

Cycle 2 
FULL!
To participate in the Cycle 2 Initial Training the application deadline is September 3rd, 2021
The self paced modules can be completed by October 4th
The pre-work for the first Live Zoom session will be available October 7th
Live sessions take place:

  • Thursdays October 14, 21, 28 @ 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Saturdays October 16 & 23 @ 9:30-11:30 am

Cycle 3
Accepting Applications now (click here!)
To participate in the Cycle 3 Initial Training the application deadline is October 15th, 2021
The self paced modules can be completed between October 18th and November 15th
The pre-work for the first Live Zoom session will be available Nov 16th
Live sessions take place:

  • Thursdays November 18, 25, & Dec 2 @ 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Saturdays November 20 & 27 @ 9:30-11:30 am

Cycle 4
Accepting Applications now (click here!)
To participate in the Cycle 4 Initial Training the application deadline is December 1st, 2021
The self paced modules can be completed between January 3rd and January 26th
The pre-work for the first Live Zoom session will be available Jan 26th
Live sessions take place February 1, 3, 8, 10 & 15, 2022
Requirements for online facilitator training:

  • Internet or wifi
  • Device to use online platform for e-learning
  • Interviews and reference checks on an ongoing basis

To sign up to be a volunteer facilitator

Become a Facilitator >  bit.ly/pssvolunteerform