Peer Worker Opportunities & Support
Current Learning Platforms/ Support Groups
*the following 5 groups/training are delivered virtually and free of charge*
AVI Peer Support Group
For people with lived/living experience of substance use
Every Friday @ 12pm
Please call 250-940-3605 or email westshore@avi.org
Peer Health Educator Training
Six-week series starting November 2nd
For anyone aged 13-25 who are passionate about supporting their friends and community to incorporate harm reduction practices
Register by October 26th
Email sarah.graham@avi.org or text/call 250 480 8823.
Queerabilities Community Care Group
Mondays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
For LGBTQAI2S+ folks who have disabilities to come together socially, get connected with resources, and learn new information and skills around wellness.
Email mwpsupport@avi.org
OD-Prep Knowledge Exchange Series
For peer-led group and community-based organization from across BC. Self-identify your team or nominate others to showcase you/their work.
Opportunity for these groups to connect virtually and learn from each other while also bridging a connection to the general public in support of de-stigmatization of drug use
Submissions accepted until November 20th
Contact essential.practices@phabc.org for more information
Peer Power Project Forum
December 11th-12th
Currently accepting submissions from peer-led groups and community-based organizations on Vancouver Island to showcase their work in harm reduction. A virtual forum will be held that focuses on peer voices in peer work for people who use drugs.
Contact jenni.fehr@avi.org or sage.schmied@avi.org for details and for an application form.
Ongoing peer-focused organizations
AVI
Victoria: 250-384-2366
Westshore/Langford: 250-940-360
Nanaimo : 250-754-9111
Courtney/Comox : 250-338-7400
Campbell River: 250-830-0787
Peer Support work is available through AVI. AVI envisions a community where all people affected by HIV, HCV, or substance use have equitable access to the support and services necessary to experience optimal health and well-being.
AVI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages anyone who identifies as Gay, Bisexual, Two-spirit, Transgender and/or Queer to apply for any opportunities. People of colour, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities including those living with HIV are also encouraged to apply.
SOLID
Phone: (250) 298-9497
Location: Victoria.
Since 2003, SOLID has been committed to providing support, education and advocacy to better the lives of people who use drugs. SOLID is an organization of current or former illicit drug users in Victoria, British Columbia. They challenge personal and systemic injustice by promoting practical harm reduction strategies in our communities and our individual lives.
If you use illicit drugs (or used to), you are eligible to be a member of SOLID.
PEERS
https://www.safersexwork.ca/job-postings/
Line to Admin/Operations/Volunteers: 250-388-5325 Ext. 2
Location: Victoria.
PEERS is an innovative, multi-service grassroots agency that was established by, with, and for sex workers in 1995. Through direct service delivery and community partnerships, Peers provides an array of outreach and drop-in harm reduction and support services alongside education and employment training for current and former sex workers.
They are always looking for job applications from people with direct experience in any aspect of the sex industry. They encourage applications from Indigenous people, people of colour, queer people, trans people and people with disabilities.
Open Heart Collaborative
On Facebook: Open Heart Collaborative
Location: Nanaimo.
Open Heart is a Peer-Run community group focused on trauma informed care and education, outreach, harm reduction, advocacy, consultation, education. Pro + drug users & sex workers. Emotional accessibility & safe spaces
IHRT
Email: indigenousharmreductionteam@gmail.com
Website: ihrt.ca
Location: Victoria.
Harm reduction by and for Indigenous people including harm reduction education for Indigenous people, communities, nations, and service providers; and support for Indigenous people who use substances
IHRT often provide honoraria for naloxone training and other trainings.
Patient
Voice Network (Island Health)
Location: Island wide.
Follow this link to find opportunities available on Vancouver Island:
https://patientvoicesbc.ca/patient-partners/volunteer-opportunities/#vancouver-island
The vision of Patient Voice Network is that patients, families and health care partners co-design improved health care through authentic voice and diverse representation.
They have
various volunteer opportunities, such as participating in advisory committees.
They reimburse you for travel and other associated costs.
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Email: info@bccla.org
Tel: 604.687.2919
https://bccla.org/take-action/
Location: Across B.C.
As Canada's leading civil liberties group, the BCCLA is actively working on issues such as police accountability, prevention of torture, privacy protection, drug policy, due process, freedom of speech, patients' rights, prisoners' rights and other emerging issues
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is the oldest
and most active civil liberties group in Canada. They are a group of citizens
who volunteer their energy and talents to fulfill their mandate: to preserve,
defend, maintain and extend civil liberties and human rights in British
Columbia and across Canada.
There are various volunteer opportunities
available with them. They also provide free workshops and trainings, including
information on being a legal observer.
Victoria Disability Resource Centre
250-595-0044
817A Fort Street
https://drcvictoria.com/services/peer-support/
Location: Victoria.
The VDRC’s goal is to provide and promote opportunities for people with disabilities to share information, ideas, life experiences and skills. They believe that it is through the context of a supportive peer environment that individuals can gain the skills and self-confidence needed to overcome barriers and learn to better manage personal and community resources.
VDRC offers peer support groups, a volunteer skills training program, and opportunities for further employment.
Peer Support Canada
Location: Island wide.
In 2010, the Mental Health Commission of Canada and its Workforce Advisory Committee (WAC) identified an opportunity to transform the mental health system in Canada through the integration and promotion of peer support. Peer Support (Accreditation and Certification) Canada was created into carry on the work started by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, promoting the growth, recognition, and accessibility of peer support.
The organization developed a robust certification process for Peer Supporters and Family Peer Supporters, grounded in the Standards of Practice.
They offer a Peer Support training series. Phase one is $90. Phase two is $440. Phase three is $750, where you would do a practicum placement with guidance from another Peer Supporter. This training series would help you to gain paid employment as a Peer Support Worker with Island Health.
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