Faith-based Support Group Volunteer

Are you recovered from an eating disorder? Are you a Christian and want to use your faith and recovery experience to encourage others who are struggling to break free? If so, a Faith-based Support Group Leader volunteer role may be just the fit for you!

DC-based nonprofit Rock Recovery provides affordable and accessible eating disorder therapy and support services for teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders. Rock Recovery offers virtual faith-based support groups to provide accountability and encouragement to those who wish to integrate faith into their recovery journey. You can learn more about our groups at https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/faith-based-support-groups.

Some examples of what you may do as a faith support group leader include:

• Facilitating group discussion in a group setting of 8 - 12 attendees
• Managing zoom technology and breakout rooms during the group
• Watching video lessons and working with a co-leader to prepare discussion questions (Lasting Freedom & New ID only)
• Preparing and leading weekly recovery devotionals and discussion questions (Set Free only)
• Leading prayer and providing spiritual support and encouragement
• Taking group attendance

Faith support volunteers lead Rock Recovery's six-week virtual support groups by reviewing the curriculum and videos, leading discussion and providing spiritual encouragement for group members. Groups can range from three to 20 participants, and always include a main group leader and a co-leader. Faith support leaders are provided thorough training and support as they begin leading support groups. Leaders are required to pass a criminal background check, sign a volunteer waiver and sign a statement of faith.

Time commitment: 5 - 8 hours per month depending on the group. Most groups run in six-week cycles.

Requisite skills and characteristics:

• Must be 21+
• Committed to Christian faith
• Significant personal experience with disordered eating and in recovery for at least two years
• Active listening skills
• Experience facilitating groups (bible studies, small groups, etc)
• Responsive to email communication
• Empathy
• Integrity