- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
Senior Peer Counselling Training Course and Volunteer Program Starting on Tuesday, May 5 , 2026, 4 pm - 8 pm on Zoom for 12 Sessions. YOU MUST LIVE IN VANCOUVER
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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, May 5, 2026 the dates of our next senior peer support training are The training is being offered on Zoom, 4 p m- 8 pm for 12 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays in May and June 2026 Day Date Time :4 pm- 8 pm with the first eleven sessions on Zoom Tuesday May 5 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday May 7 '' Tuesday May 12 Thursday May 14 Tuesday May 19 Thursday May 21 Tuesday May 26 Thursday May 28 Tuesday June 2 Thursday June 4 Tuesday June 9 Thursday June 11 In Person The first eleven sessions are all on Zoom and the twelfth session on Thursday, June 11 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. 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