Become a Facilitator

To protect participants and uphold our values, all facilitators (lead or co-facilitators) must complete our training path:

Baseline training (within 12 months before leading):

1. Community Care Certification (any 10-seat cohort)
2. At least 3 Skill-Up Workshops (your choice)
    

Practice & readiness:

• Shadow at least 1 session (or 2 hrs of a cohort)
• Co-teach at least 2 hours with a senior facilitator
• Sign the Care Agreement and complete a brief safety/anti-harassment orientation
• Provide one reference (community leader, alum, or past collaborator)
   

Ongoing learning:

• 1 additional Skill-Up per year to stay current
• Participate in peer feedback at least once per year
   

Compensation & incentives:

• Facilitators are paid (stipend per session/cohort)
• 5% enrollment bonus (capped at $300) for the designated Lead Facilitator, funded only from tuition (not from grants)
   

Pathway to Facilitate (steps):

1. Apply to Facilitate (short form + reference)
2. Complete training (Certification + 3 Skill-Ups or approved equivalency)
3. Shadow & co-teach (observe → co-lead)
4. Lead a session with support
5. Annual tune-up (1 Skill-Up + peer feedback)