Peer Support Volunteer - Diabetes Queensland
Health & Aged Care
Position Description: Connect2 is a telephone peer-to-peer support service for Queenslanders diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Queensland is seeking skilled and passionate volunteers with type 2 diabetes to be trained in our peer-to-peer support service to help others who have also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The successful candidate will make regular phone calls to individuals to provide practical and emotional support to help people come to terms with living with type 2 diabetes. Successful applicants will receive online training and ongoing support from Diabetes Queensland staff. If you would like to be involved or for further information please contact Diabetes Queensland on 1300 136 588.
Position Location: Milton
Required Skills / Experience: This is an outstanding opportunity for a person who has experience with managing type 2 diabetes and who has a good personal understanding of the physical and emotional implications of the condition and a positive attitude to living with diabetes. If you feel able to assist someone else to cope with type 2 diabetes please contact Diabetes Queensland.
Gained Skills / Experience: Every day over 60 Queenslanders are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They can benefit greatly from talking to someone with a positive experience of living with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Queensland staff offer comprehensive training to all volunteers in aspects of living well with type 2 diabetes and telephone communication skills. If you are seeking a personally fulfilling role in a service and organisation that makes a significant difference to the lives of others, please contact Diabetes Queensland.
Training Offered / Provided:
- Induction
- On The Job Training
- Training Session
Specialised support available for volunteers:
- With a Disability
- With Special Needs
- From a non-English-speaking background
Specical Requirements:
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- National Police Check
- Current Driver's License
Days & Times Available: Any day or time
Organisation Name: Diabetes Queensland
Organisation Category: Community Service, Health, Welfare
Purpose/Mission Statement: Diabetes Queensland aims to improve the lives of people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk, through advocacy, support and education in partnership with the Queensland community.
Services Provided: Diabetes Queensland offers a range of services focusing on the key areas of awareness and advocacy, connection and support, education and information and research.
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