Movement Community Facilitators

the role of a Facilitator

Movement Community Facilitators are the heart of E-Motion’s work. They establish, organize, and lead local Movement Communities—creating a space where grief is welcomed, shared, and moved with. These leaders help ensure no one grieves alone by embodying E-Motion’s mission, principles, and commitment to community care. Please note that this role is a volunteer position.

All Facilitators must complete E-Motion’s Movement Community Facilitator Training. We are currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Cohort. If you're interested after reviewing the responsibilities and criteria below, please click the link to apply.

responsibilities

  • Recruit Participants

    • Facilitators are responsible for recruiting 8–20 Members for each group. E-Motion provides support through our Facilitator Support and Implementation Experience, but it is the Facilitator’s responsibility to lead recruitment efforts.

  • Facilitate & Organize Weekly Gatherings

    • Facilitate weekly group gatherings and send a weekly follow-up email to participants for the duration of an 8-10 week experience.

    • Dedicate approximately 2–3 hours/week to preparation, facilitation, and communication.

  • Plan and Communicate Effectively

    • Coordinate meeting logistics, including time, location, and supplies

    • Maintain regular communication with your group and respond to participant needs

  • Create & Hold the E-Motion Space

    • Create a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space for others to express and move with their grief.

    • Model and integrate E-Motion’s principles of movement, community, and ritual.

    • Ensure the group remains aligned with the mission and values of E-Motion.

criteria

We welcome facilitators from a range of backgrounds. You must meet the following:

1. Lived Experience or Professional Alignment
(At least one of the following):

  • Have experienced a life-disrupting loss

  • Are a clinician aligned with grief-informed care

  • Are a leader interested in bringing this model to your organization

2. Alignment with E-Motion’s Philosophy

  • Deep belief in the power of movement, community, and ritual in grief work

  • Familiarity with grief-informed frameworks (e.g., Compassionate Bereavement Care by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore is ideal)

3. Personal Grief Journey

  • Consider yourself beyond the acute phase of grief and able to hold space for others

  • Emotionally available, consistent, and ready to support a group over time

  • Has the capacity to manage logistics, prep, and email correspondence weekly

4. Commitment & Availability

  • Can dedicate 2-3 hours per week during the Movement Community Experience

  • Committed to maintaining group stability and structure

5. Training Completion

  • Must complete E-Motion’s Movement Community Facilitator Training. (This includes 4-6 hours of virtual support & training before the start of the Movement Community, plus access to our digital Movement Community Facilitator Guide + Roadmap.)

interested in becoming a Facilitator?

We're inviting a new cohort of Movement Community Facilitators to join us this fall. If you’re interested in applying, please fill out this short form below and someone from the E-Motion Team will get back to you shortly.