- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
Senior Peer Counselling Training Course and Volunteer Program Starting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4 pm - 8 pm on Zoom for 12 Sessions
1-1 hours
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SENIOR PEER Support Counselling TRAINING The training curriculum was developed by Senior Peer Counselling of BC For Volunteers 55 years and over You must live in Vancouver to be able to visit seniors who live in Vancouver. You must be an older adult 55 and over Are you interested in helping support the quality of life for Seniors? Some are experiencing: • Grief & loss • Disconnect from their loved ones • Age related health challenges • A need to connect to their community • Social isolation on • Cognitive impairment Senior Peer Support Training The 12 sessions are starting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 the dates of our next senior peer support training are Tuesday February 3 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Thursday February 5 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Tuesday February 10 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Thursday February 12 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Tuesday February 17 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Thursday February 19 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Tuesday, February 24 4 pm - 8 pm on Zoom Thursday, February 26 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom And then continuing in March on Monday, March 2 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Wednesday, March 4 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Monday, March 9 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom Wednesday, March 11 4 pm- 8 pm In Person and Graduation Offered at no cost for a total of 12 sessions. Upon completion you will get a certificate in senior peer support training. For more information, call Charles Leibovitch at 778-840-4949 or email: charles.leibovitch@jsalliance.org Trainers: Grace Hann and Miguel Mendez Coordinator: Charles Leibovitch WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Skills you will learn during the training: • Communication skills • Boundary setting • Aging health challenges • Understanding of self-awareness and responsibility And many more! Training is free and that upon completion of the training you will receive a certificate in senior peer support.
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups