Are you a father looking to connect with other fathers in the local community? If so, apply today to volunteer as a Dads' Group Facilitator with Impact NW!
Purpose:
Assist in the facilitation of Impact NW's Community Dads' Group to increase fathers' confidence, competence, and to connect them with other dads and their community.
Benefits:
Form lasting connections with other fathers in the community
Gain experience working with families in a strengths based capacity
Receive consideration for internal positions
Increase professional network
Responsibilities:
Provide facilitation monthly at our Community Dads' Group
Support fathers by providing a space for them to be with their children
Create a fun atmosphere to engage fathers and children
Help with outreach efforts to recruit more fathers to participate
Qualifications:
Be a father
Good communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse group of mothers
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Training/Resources Provided:
Facilitators meetings provided as needed and determined by facilitators to allow all volunteers to come together and discuss group dynamics.
New volunteers will facilitate at least 1 group with an experienced facilitator before doing so on their own.
Additional support is provided as needed and requested by facilitator.
Commitment:
Ongoing once a month on either Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 8 pm or Friday mornings from 9:30 am – 12 pm.
Commit to facilitate at least one group every month on a rotating schedule with other facilitators.
For more information about Impact NW, visit www.impactnw.org.
