Our Together Through Loss rural group ambassador program is ideal for individuals in rural communities who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of those navigating the journey of grief and loss. Our unique social connections groups create a space free of judgment where support is the priority. If you are located in any of these areas, we invite you to join our local, social connections groups below!
Vernon, BC
This location is led by:
(She/her)
Born and raised in apartheid South Africa, Emma witnessed the destructive impact of human ego, arrogance, and greed from a young age. After a career dedicated to community development and youth empowerment in various African communities, she moved to Canada in 2018 and completed her certifications in Life Coaching and Professional Counselling.
Emma is a mother to one living son and balances her time between being home with him, running her private counselling practice, volunteering for PILSC, and working part-time as an anti-racism community outreach worker at her local immigration agency.
Emma began her journey with PILSC in January 2023 when she joined a PILSC Weekly Late Loss Support Group as a participant. She has since become a PILSC Group Facilitator, Peer Mentor, and Rural Ambassador.
When: September 5th*
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm PST
Where: Private Garden, Vernon (address shared upon booking)
Gatherings
This summer we’re embracing the outdoors with a gentle picnic in the park.
Please bring:- A picnic dish to share (if you’re comfortable)
- Something to drink
- A chair or picnic blanket
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Want to become a Rural Ambassador?
The Together Through Loss: Rural Ambassador Program is ideal for individuals in rural communities who have a desire to make a difference in the lives of those navigating infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR), and neonatal loss. Our Together Through Loss Ambassadors play an important role in offering peer connection to those experiencing loss in rural areas. In this volunteer role, you will be helping to implement, coordinate and lead a monthly informal social connections group in your local community.
FAQ
Our Rural Ambassador groups differ from our support groups in that they are informal peer gatherings focused on bringing the community together through their individual experiences of loss. The foundation of these groups is connection and a sense of belonging. Rural Ambassador groups are unique and offer a space to build relationships within your local area.
In order for our Ambassadors to plan effectively we do ask that you register to attend a group in your local area. You can register up to 24 hours before your group starts and attend as many groups as you would like. You will receive a confirmation email upon booking and a welcome email with location details.
As with all of our services at PILSC, we believe in the importance of removing barriers to accessing services. Thanks to funding, all of our groups are offered at no cost to participants. For those who have the means and ability to donate toward the centre and our groups programming, we graciously accept donations: https://pilsc.org/donate-to-pilsc
Yes, at PILSC we believe grief is a life-long journey and our community addresses the life-long impacts of loss and at every stage of the parenting journey (initial grief, trying to conceive, pregnant again and parenting after loss).
Rural Ambassador groups are in-person and held at various locations. To find out if there is a group near you, please visit https://pilsc.org/get-
We are always taking new applications and encourage you to check out our Rural Group Ambassador Program. Please visit https://pilsc.org/give-
We are dedicated to supporting individuals of all faiths, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.