Peer Mentor
(Ontario Caregiver Organization)
Opportunity Details: Peer Mentor
| Contact | Stacy Chung, Engagement Lead, Ontario Caregiver Organization; Email: stacyc@ontariocaregiver.ca |
| Duties | To participate in the Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 1:1 Peer Support Program as a Peer Mentor, delivering emotional support to other caregivers as they navigate their caregiving journey * be familiar with OCO’s mission, vision and programs and supports * facilitate peer support programs in a confidential, non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere * expertly guide conversations that allow caregivers to meet others with similar and dissimilar caregiving experiences * offer support and guidance on matters that help caregivers in their journey * provide feedback on OCO’s programs and resources that can help shape the ongoing delivery of OCO’s support and resources for caregivers * maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues as per OCO’s confidentiality agreement * communicate in a timely matter any concerns or issues to OCO staff liaison * follow all policies and procedures outlined in OCO’s volunteer handbook * understand and accept the roles and responsibilities of the peer support program * successfully complete all peer mentor training |
| More Info Link | https://ontariocaregiver.ca/peersupport/become-a-peer-mentor/ |
| Benefits | Utilize your personal caregiving experience to support other caregivers * be part of a meaningful volunteer experience * gain training and experience in peer support skills |
| Clients | Caregivers |
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 100 year(s) |
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language |
| Areas of Interest | Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; The Ontario Caregiver Organization invites caregivers with diverse backgrounds from across Ontario to join our 1:1 Peer Support Program as a Peer Mentor. * we are actively recruiting bilingual or multilingual caregivers who are fluent in English and other languages, and caregivers with experience caring for a spouse or child |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - 1 year commitment |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Number of Positions | Greater Toronto Area 50 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Qualifications: caregiver who is currently or has previously provided physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbor * passionate about and committed to ensuring all caregivers in Ontario feel supported and valued * possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills * demonstrate maturity, comfort and understanding around the caregiver process, its challenges and issues * ability to read people and situations (i.e. when to talk, when to listen, when to offer input, etc.) * experience working without supervision in situations that require critical thinking and flexibility in how and when to respond * be comfortable working with a wide variety of people * have a positive, caring and non-judgmental approach to supporting others * be emotionally able to provide support to others * ability to constructively participate in discussions with people of different backgrounds and experiences * must be over 18 years of age |
Agency Details: Ontario Caregiver Organization
| Office Phone | 416-362-2273 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-833-416-2273, Helpline |
| info@ontariocaregiver.ca | |
| Website | ontariocaregiver.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 180 Dundas St W Suite 1425 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Z8 |
