Peer Volunteer

Volunteers attend 12 hours of training on various topics such as healthy eating, cooking, local resources and supporting others. They are also provided ongoing support through regular meetings with peers and further training. Once trained, volunteers can provide peer support though a variety of ways in the community including: one-on-one support to a peer, facilitation of cooking/food programs, or advocating for healthy eating. A six month commitment as a volunteer is required. An Older Adults Eating Well Together Volunteer is someone who: Is and active older adult, 55+ years of age Is passionate about food, healthy eating and community Interested in sharing their skills with others Is empathetic and motivated to help others Is a good listener and communicator Is non-judgmental and limits personal views and opinions when supporting others Is able to set boundaries and understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality Clean criminal record check Is interested in learning about and sharing evidenced based nutrition guidelines Does not have a financial conflict of interest (eg. sells supplements) Flexible and willing to provide feedback* *This is a pilot project, and we are seeking feedback from participant on how to adapt the program to best meet the needs of older adults in our community To apply to be a volunteer please click here for our online form. For more information please contact the coordinator Alice Wyche for more information at alice.wyche@nanaimofoodshare.ca or 778-744-3245

An older adults eating well together volunteer is someone who: is and active older adult, 55+ years of age is passionate about food, healthy eating and community interested in sharing their skills with others is empathetic and motivated to help others is a good listener and communicator is non-judgmental and limits personal views and opinions when supporting others is able to set boundaries and understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality clean criminal record check is interested in learning about and sharing evidenced based nutrition guidelines does not have a financial conflict of interest (eg. Sells supplements) flexible and willing to provide feedback*

Call (778) 744-3245, or use the website.

Phone

(778) 744-3245

Website

https://nanaimofoodshare.ca/campaign/generations-eating-together/