Peer Support (Wellspring Chinguacousy, Support Centre for Cancer Patients & Caregivers, Brampton)

Peer Support
(Wellspring Chinguacousy, Support Centre for Cancer Patients & Caregivers, Brampton)

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Position ID: 595

Last Modified: 09 May 2013

Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2013

Opportunity Details

Duties of Role

Individuals with a personal experience with cancer can use their experience to support others.

Hours Awarded to Students

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Police Check

Required

Skills/Experience

Must be a cancer patient or a caregiver of a cancer patient.

Length of Commitment

Long Term (more than 6 months) - We request a commitment of one year

Minimum Hours

8 / Month

Location

5 Inspiration Way, Brampton, Ontario, L6R 0L7

Link to Map

goo.gl/maps/S0jXd

Main Contact

Joanna Gould, Centre Manager, Wellspring Chinguacousy; Phone: 905-792-6480; Fax: 905-792-1525; Email: joanna@wellspringching.ca

Social Media Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WellspringCAN?v=app_4949752878&ref=ts

Twitter: twitter.com/wellspringCAN

Website: www.wellspring.ca/Chinguacousy

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/WellspringCancer

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
Friday: Morning, Afternoon
Saturday: Morning

Number of Volunteers Req'd

Brampton: 10 individual(s)

Training

Orientation ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; Wellspring provides a wide range of training programs. All peer support volunteers must participate in one, full-day, peer support training session.

Clients

Cancer patients and their families and caregivers.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group

Areas of Interest

Counselling/Information Support ; Hospice Care ; Individuals With Challenges ; Mentor ; Patient Support ; Therapy

Suitable For

Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+)

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