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.

All Facilitators must complete E-Motion’s Movement Community Facilitator Training. While applications for Fall 2025 are currently closed, they will reopen at the end of this year for Spring 2026.

If you're interested in becoming a Facilitator after reviewing the responsibilities, time commitment, and criteria below, please click the link to apply.

Note: This role is a volunteer position.

responsibilities

Before the Movement Community Starts:

  • Recruit Participants

    • Facilitators are responsible for recruiting 10–20 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.

    • Dedicate approximately 1-2 hours per week to recruitment in the lead-up to the Movement Community start date. We recommend that you begin recruiting 8-10 weeks prior to the start of your Movement Community.

  • Participate in E-Motion’s Virtual Support & Implementation Experience

    • Attend 3– 4 virtual support + training calls with your facilitator cohort before launch (roughly 5 hours of virtual training).

    • Each call will focus on a unique theme to help you feel prepared and confident. All calls are facilitated by the E-Motion Team.

During the Movement Community Experience:

  • 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 per 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 wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. To serve as a Movement Community Facilitator, you must meet the following criteria:

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. Completion of Live Support & Implementation Series

  • Must complete the Facilitator Support & Implementation Series before launching your group:

    • Includes 3–4 virtual support calls (4–5 hours total)

    • Access to our Digital Facilitator Guide + Roadmap

5. Commitment & Availability

  • Before the start date: Available to attend the virtual training & support cohort calls (5 hours) and dedicate the recommended time for recruitment (1-2 hours per week during the recruitment period).

  • During the Movement Community Experience: Able to dedicate 2–3 hours per week for the eight-week experience.

  • Committed to maintaining a stable and structured group experience.

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.