Nonprofit
Published 11/24/25 10:58AM

Seeking support group facilitators for sexual and/or domestic abuse (Chicago, IL)

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Commitment of 1.5 hours a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Mental Health, Women
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be licensed or certified in crisis intervention or trauma therapy or have experience working with sexual and domestic abuse survivors.

    Description

    Seeking support group facilitators for sexual and/or domestic abuse (Chicago, IL)

    & Rise nonprofit organization is seeking experienced volunteers to lead support groups for women who are survivors of trauma and abuse. We are seeking people who are experienced with facilitating support groups or have a background working with trauma survivors.

    Our support groups are growing and we are looking for more mission-driven volunteers to facilitate additional support groups. Our support groups are held for 1.5 hours per session and we require a minimum of 1-year commitment to the nonprofit. We will provide training for you, however, if you leave the organization before the year, you will be required to pay back for the training. Additionally, we have a 6 month probation period which after, you have the opportunity to be paid per support group session you complete. Please note, many of our facilitators are survivors themselves so this is always a plus and a wonderful way to give back.

    Responsibilities:

    • Managing the needs of your groups, which includes:
    • Facilitating weekly meetings
    • Moderating an ongoing group chat
    • Onboarding new members
    • Managing and leading groups in a way that is respectful and considerate of all participants
    • Ensuring the groups adhere to the company’s views and values
    • Providing meaningful content in and out of sessions to group members
    • Taking part in initiatives to assist in ongoing product and company development
    • Conduct intake calls

    Requirements

    • Experienced mental health professional: grief counselor, behavioral health specialist, relationship counselor, mental health/life coach, social worker, advocate or crisis intervention specialist or related profession
    • LPC/LMHC/LCSW/MSW/PsyD/PhD is helpful
    • A minimum of one year of experience facilitating groups
    • Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
    • Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
    • Enthusiastic about taking part in the development of a new product in the mental health space
    • Tech-savvy, highly communicative, and the flexibility to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
    • Availability during evening hours
    • Optional opportunity to work weekends
    • Fluent in English
    • Ability to work remotely from your own computer

    To learn more about &Rise please visit www.womenrisechicago.org

    1 shift available:

    • Can be any time of the day but shift is 1.5hrs: 19:00 to 20:30 CST

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
    Associated Location

    &Rise Headquarters - Edens Plaza

    4801 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
    Suite 608

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