COTA Queensland is assisted by a top-notch group of volunteers from all over Queensland. Though some provide research and administrative support
many are Peer Educators.
COTA Qld Volunteer Peer Educators:
- Facilitate interactive learning sessions with groups of seniors
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in the issues of quality use of medicines; understanding depression; falls prevention; and health and well-being, , enjoy talking with older people and are keen to be involved as volunteers in the program
- Communicate clearly and encourage participation in the sessions so that seniors can explore and clarify issues
- Empower other seniors to take more responsibility for their health care
- Attend an initial 2.5 days of training, facilitate 6-10 sessions over a 12-month period, participate in some evaluation processes and meet together from time to time for peer support
- Live in or close by the target area and have no transport difficulties
- Receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses
TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY AND GET INVOLVED IN THIS IMPORTANT COTA QLD SENIORS PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM NOW BY PHONING 3316 2999 OR EMAIL
cotaq@cotaq.org.au.
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