Job detail
Healthy Movement Healthy Plate Peer Leader (Volunteer)
Durham Community Health Centre
UNKNOWN
Posted 3/27/2026
Location
Oshawa, Ontario
Core responsibilities
This volunteer role focuses on assisting with the preparation of the healthy movement healthy plate program, which includes organizing materials and packaging weekly ingredient hampers. Responsibilities also involve supporting weekly sessions by setting up, coordinating, engaging participants, and assisting with exercise activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have lived experience with type 2 diabetes and prior participation in a diabetes education program (Dep), along with the ability to lift groceries and stand for 1-2 hours during sessions. A willingness to obtain food safety certification and comfort working in a team environment are also required.
TeamworkFood Safety CertificationBasic Math SkillsCoordinationParticipant EngagementMaterial OrganizationWorkspace MaintenanceExercise SupportProgram PreparationProgram SetupIngredient Hamper OrganizationWarm-up ActivitiesIcebreaker ActivitiesLived Experience (Type 2 Diabetes)Session Support