Overview

Antara Pathways coaches provide one-on-one check-ins, facilitate small groups, and share concrete strategies for stress management, communication, boundary-setting, and self-care. We prioritize caregivers who are low-income, elders, LGBTQ+ kin-networks, disabled caregivers, immigrants, and those facing systemic barriers.

Core Responsibilities

• Offer supportive check-ins (phone/virtual/in-person) using trauma-informed, strengths-based communication.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate small caregiver circles focused on resilience, peer support, and practical skill-building.
• Coach caregivers in stress regulation practices (breathwork, grounding, micro-breaks, realistic routines).
• Share resource referrals (respite, food, housing, legal aid, disability supports) using Antara’s referral network.
• Assist with simple care planning and boundary-setting; encourage help-seeking and self-advocacy.
• Document sessions succinctly; escalate concerns to program leads when safety risks or higher-level needs arise.

Training & Ongoing Support

• Orientation in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and inclusive communication.
• Caregiver stress & burnout literacy; boundary-setting and safety basics.
• Resource navigation (public benefits, respite, disability services) and warm-hand-off practices.
• Reflective supervision and peer support circles to sustain volunteer wellness.

Time Commitment

• Typical service: 2–4 hours per week, flexible scheduling.
• Groups meet 60–90 minutes, often evenings or weekends.
• Suggested service term: 3 months minimum.

Qualifications

• Grounded, compassionate communicator with excellent listening skills.
• Comfort coaching within a non-clinical scope; honors boundaries and consent.
• Organized and reliable; able to document brief session notes.
• Respect for all identities, cultures, and family structures.
• Ideal for: retired nurses, social workers, community health workers, or caregivers with lived experience.

Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion

• Volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities welcome; roles adaptable for accessibility.
• We prioritize opportunities for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, immigrant, veteran, and justice-involved applicants.
• Remote coaching available (phone/Zoom) when appropriate.

See our Community Care Standards and
Non-Discrimination Policy.

Screening & Onboarding

• Volunteer application and interview.
• Reference and background check (required for certain placements; covered by Antara).
• Completion of training modules and agreement to Antara’s care standards.
• Shadowing or co-facilitation prior to leading a group, as appropriate.

What You’ll Gain

• Meaningful connection with caregivers and community impact.
• Ongoing mentorship, reflection spaces, and skill growth.
• Experience facilitating groups and coaching for resilience.
• Verification of volunteer hours upon request.