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- National Experience Participant (19 Jun 2023)
- Katimavik's National Experience
- Museum Guide (11 May 2023)
- Cobourg Museum Foundation, Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre
- Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider) (17 Apr 2023)
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Volunteer Camp Counselor (17 Mar 2023)
- Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre
- Port Hope Fair Volunteer (03 Mar 2023)
- Port Hope and District Agricultural Society
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- Cobourg Ecology Garden 1
- Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre 1
- Kids Help Phone 1
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In the Spotlight...
07 Jan 2022
Peer Mentor (Virtual)
Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support
Location
Ontario
Duties
Mentoring is a method of passing on lived experiences to support another caregiver in an empowering and meaningful way. Anyone who has been a caregiver will know that the caregiving role presents many challenges. These challenges will be different for every caregiver and from time to time support will be needed. A Peer Mentor has a wealth of experience and knowledge which can help another caregiver with the challenges of their caregiving situation. Caregivers share a common identity and can create a bond through sharing their experiences. You can easily connect by phone or by online/virtual discussion with your Caregiver Participant without leaving your home. An OCO trained peer mentor will: