- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
Senior Peer Support Training Course and Volunteer Program Starting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 4 pm - 8 pm on Zoom for 12 Sessions
1-1 hours
/ weekly
SENIOR PEER SUPPORT TRAINING The training curriculum was developed by Senior Peer Counselling of BC For Volunteers 55 years 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 Starting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. 4 pm - 8 pm on Zoom, continuing on Thursday, 4 pm- 8 pm on Zoom for a total of eleven sessions all on Zoom on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays except for the last twelfth session which is in person Offered at no cost for a total of 12 sessions. Upon completion you will get a certificate in senior peer support training. The 12 sessions are on January 6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 Continuing on February 3, 5, 10 and in person on Thursday, Februaury 12, 2026 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