We are always on the lookout for volunteer leaders who want to run the 6-week
Self Management Workshops. You don't need to be a health care professional to
become a leader; you just need to have first-hand experience
with chronic conditions. The role of the peer leader is to facilitate the 6-week,
2.5 hour per week “Maximize Your Health” workshops for groups of 12-18
participants...More Information
CHARACTERISTICS OF A PEER LEADER
- Responsible, respected, and trustworthy
- Able to problem solve
- Open to new ideas
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Committed to the philosophy of the program, its
objectives and goals
- Able to communicate on sensitive issues; is discreet
and tolerant
- Able to facilitate a group discussion
- Committed towards helping others
- Enjoys meeting new people
- Willing to listen, learn new skills, and become a
healthy role model
PEER LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend all 4 full days of certification training
- Facilitate one or two 6-week, 2.5 hour per
week Maximize Your Health workshops per year (you will be paired
with a second leader)
- Follow the guidelines of workshop delivery
- Maintain confidentiality
- Distribute and collect surveys form participants who
attend the program
We hope you will consider becoming a Peer leader for this worthwhile program. You will have fun, meet new friends
and help others to positively self manage their chronic conditions |