Peer Mentor (Virtual)

(Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support)

Position ID: V-CWD0040
Last Modified: 09 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2022

Opportunity Details: Peer Mentor (Virtual)

Contact Stacy Chung, Engagement Lead, Ontario Caregiver Organization; Phone: Toll free: 1-888-877-1626 416-362-CARE (2273) ext 1011; Email: stacyc@ontariocaregiver.ca
Duties Mentoring is a method of passing on lived experiences to support another caregiver in an empowering and meaningful way. Anyone who has been a caregiver will know that the caregiving role presents many challenges. These challenges will be different for every caregiver and from time to time support will be needed. A Peer Mentor has a wealth of experience and knowledge which can help another caregiver with the challenges of their caregiving situation. Caregivers share a common identity and can create a bond through sharing their experiences. You can easily connect by phone or by online/virtual discussion with your Caregiver Participant without leaving your home. An OCO trained peer mentor will:
  • ‘Just be there’/Listen
  • Provide encouragement, support and acceptance
  • Acknowledge a caregiver’s strengths
  • Share lived experience and give real life examples
  • Discuss a caregiver’s wellbeing
  • Provide support with developing coping strategies
  • Provide relevant information
  • Provide support to set goals the caregiver identifies
  • Celebrate any goals the caregiver achieves
  • Be someone for a caregiver to bounce ideas of
    • 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 also other languages.
    More Info Link https://ontariocaregiver.ca/peersupport/become-a-peer-mentor/
    Clients Caregivers
    Ages 18 year(s) and up
    Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
    Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual
    Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills
    Commitment Length One year
    Interaction Level Virtual Volunteering
    Location Ontario
    Number of Positions Bruce County ; Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Northumberland County ; Parry Sound District ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County 
     
    50 individual(s) needed in total.
    Training Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going ; The OCO staff will provide training and support for all volunteers to feel confident in their role as Peer Mentor.
    Police Check Required
    Additional Requirements An OCO trained peer mentor must be:
  • A caregiver who is currently or has previously provided physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour
  • Over 18 years of age
  • Able to give a one year commitment to the program
  • Undergo a reference check and criminal background check
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    Referrals 18

    Agency Details: Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support

    Toll Free Phone Administrative Office: 1-888-877-1626 
    Helpline: 1-833-416-2273 (1-833-416-CARE)
    E-Mail info@ontariocaregiver.ca
    Website www.ontariocaregiver.ca
    Address & Map
    180 Dundas St W, Suite 1425
    Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8