Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders

Classification: Off Campus
Closing Date: Aug. 1, 2023
Time Commitment: Flexible, 6 Month Minimum After Training
Location: Remote

URL: https://www.lookingglassbc.com/

Number of Positions: 50

Overview:

The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery. As a Foundation, we are aware of the harsh realities of eating disorders, the stigma that exists around these mental illnesses, and the work that still needs to be done in addressing treatment access and gaps. All of our work is grounded in hope, compassion, accessibility and accountability. Every day, we hear and share inspiring stories of our friends, loved ones, colleagues, and community members who have recovered and are thriving. Knowing this, we continue the fight against eating disorders, while sharing the message that recovery is possible. We understand the journey and we are here to help.Our Vision: A province where everyone who suffers from an eating disorder receives the services they need to support their recovery, and where the stigma of this mental illness is replaced with compassion and understanding.Our Mission: Looking Glass Foundation’s programs and services decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals across British Columbia who are impacted by eating disorders.

Hand in Hand Peer Support Volunteers (Virtual) - Age 30 +

Position Description:

The Looking Glass Foundation is always ready to welcome passionate, dedicated people who are willing to share their amazing gifts with our community. Community engagement and a refusal to stay silent are our greatest assets when it comes to defeating eating disorders, and we sincerely thank you for your willingness to help.As a Hand-in-Hand program volunteer, you willl be providing virtual, confidential peer support service for individuals ages 16+, of any gender, who want to recover from an eating disorder. After the virtual training session, you will be matched with an individual who is wanting to recovery from an eating disorder and have weekly meetings with them, each meeting is about 1 to 1.5 hours. You will support the participant wherever they are in their unique recovery journey, encourage them to remain recovery focused, and provide consistent, positive support. For FAQ and other requirements, please visit https://www.lookingglassbc.com/volunteer/

Required Skills and Experience:

In order to be a peer support volunteer with Looking Glass, you must currently reside in Canada and be aged 19 or older. For our Hand in Hand program, we are currently only accepting volunteers aged 30 and older.

  • All peer support volunteers are required to complete mandatory training, a criminal record and vulnerable sector check and additional reference checks.
  • The minimum volunteer commitment is 6 months.
  • Volunteers are not required to have lived experience with an eating disorder/ disordered eating. We believe that with the right tools and training, anyone can be compassionate, empathetic, and provide peer support. If you have lived experience with eating disorders / disordered eating, you must be fully recovered for at least 2 years before becoming a peer support volunteer.

Benefits and Recognition:

Free ongoing training on peer support and learning about eating disorders from therapists who are specialized in eating disordersReference can be provided after 6 months of work (based on performance)

Contact:

Jane Liu, volunteer@lookingglassbc.com