To become a volunteer Peer Health Coach, you will complete a (24-hour) virtual online training program available to you online at any time. The program will be delivered over 4- 5 weeks. While undergoing training, as part of a research study, you may be asked to complete questionnaires to evaluate the training program. Each questionnaire may take 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
As a volunteer Peer Health Coach, you will join the BETTER For All program to virtually support individuals aged 40-69, including newcomers to Canada and members of racialized communities, in achieving personal health goals that can reduce their risk of chronic disease (being more active, healthy eating, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol, and getting screened).
You will be matched with a participant and connect with them by phone, text, email, or video conference for short 10-15 minutes sessions per week to support them with their goals. Based on your availability, you may be matched with 1-5 participants at any given time (6-month timeframe per match).
Part of your work will include tracking outcomes, inputting patient information into the BETTER For All software, linking patients to CCS and other community resources, and providing regular updates back to your assigned supervisor.
When the BETTER For All program is implemented, we will continue the evaluation of the program. You will be asked to take part in research studies that will evaluate the BETTER For All program.
