Online Recovery Meeting Moderator

Responsibilities

• Help host and moderate virtual recovery meetings.
• Welcome attendees and create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Help guide discussions and ensure everyone has an opportunity to share.
• Monitor the chat and assist participants with basic technical questions.
• Encourage respectful communication and maintain meeting guidelines.
• Respect participants' privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate any concerns or disruptions to SDMMC leadership.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting individuals in recovery or exploring sobriety.
• Friendly, dependable, patient, and nonjudgmental.
• Comfortable using virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Personal recovery experience is welcome but not required.
• No professional certifications or previous moderation experience required.

Additional Information

• Position Type: Volunteer / Unpaid
• Location: Remote / Online
• Schedule: Based on meeting times and volunteer availability.
• Training: Basic orientation and meeting guidelines will be provided.
• Community: SDMMC is a community-led group and is not currently a registered nonprofit organization.

Moderators are not expected to provide professional counseling, medical advice, or crisis intervention. Their role is to help maintain a supportive peer-based meeting environment.

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