Study Circle Facilitator Training

Friday, January 12
OR Saturday, January 13
9 am to 3 pm

WSU Extension Office
985 S. Elm, Colville

Job Description:

People from all walks of life can become excellent study circle facilitators, provided they can

• Listen well
• Work easily with different kinds of people
• Help others have a good conversation

Training to facilitate small group dialogue and problem solving can be a very rewarding experience. You will get to know new people and learn skills to help you at work and at home.  Above all, you will contribute to the well being of your community.

Key Tasks

• Attend a facilitator training
• Be available to facilitate all discussion sessions of your study circle
• Work closely with your co-facilitator
• Fill out any needed paper work and return to the organizers

A study circle facilitator serves as a neutral guide. The facilitator helps people have productive conversations leading to positive community change. In particular, facilitators:

• Help everyone feel welcome
• Help people set groundrules
• Help people explore a range of viewpoints
• Make sure every voice is heard
• Build trust across differences
• Help participants make progress on the issue by connecting their dialogue to action