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29 Jul 2025
Body Double Volunteer
Glowing Hearts Charity, Various Locations, Calm H.O.M.E.S
Duties
As a volunteer in the Calm H.O.M.E.S program, you will play a key role in supporting participants through the concept of "body doubling." This involves providing a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental presence as participants work to declutter their homes. While you will not perform the decluttering tasks yourself, your presence helps participants stay motivated, focused, and accountable, creating a productive and comfortable environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as a "body double" during in-home support sessions, encouraging and supporting participants in their decluttering efforts.
• Adhere to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles when engaging with participants.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information, including names, addresses, and home circumstances.
• Provide respectful, professional, and mental health-informed support.
• Refer to the program/participant information form to understand specific needs and goals of the program.
• Support program workshops, which may include assisting with tasks such as child-minding, administrative support, or event organization as needed.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Glowing Hearts Charity as outlined/provided.
TIME COMMITMENT
Training:
• 1.5-hour online program overview, role orientation, training on recovery-oriented and trauma-informed support practices on Monday, September 15th, 2025 from 6:30pm-8pm
• 2-hour online participant connection, introduction to decluttering, program details on Monday, September 29th, 2025 from 6pm-8:00pm
In-Home Participant Support Sessions:
• 1-hour biweekly sessions for 10 weeks (5 sessions for each participant or family supported).
Check Ins, Tracking and Supervision
• Biweekly Volunteer Group Supervision (online) - Beginning October 20th 8:30-9pm
• Biweekly E-mail Check-In - Mondays Beginning October 6th
SUPERVISION & SUPPORT
• Initial training and orientation provided.
• Dedicated program volunteer coordinator available for ongoing communication
• Direct support from program staff during in-home sessions as needed
REQUIREMENTS
• Transportation: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to participant homes.
• Police Record Check (PRC): Volunteers will be responsible for providing a recent valid record check prior to the first day of program volunteer training. If you are a current Glowing Hearts volunteer with a recent PRC on file, you may be exempt. Sarah will contact volunteers individually regarding this.
• A commitment to the program’s schedule and responsibilities.
• A positive, empathetic, and supportive attitude.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This role may involve occasional participation in workshops or events where additional support duties may be required.
If you would like to request support completing this application form, please contact sarah@glowingheartscharity.org
Please submit the application form by September 1st, 2025 at 9am to be eligible to participate in the next round of this program.