Brigstowe are looking to recruit motivated volunteers living with type 2 diabetes in Bristol, South Glos or North Somerset area who can listen, share experiences and motivate other people living with type 2 diabetes.
As a peer mentor, you will receive full training and ongoing support, develop your knowledge of type 2 diabetes, be reimbursed expenses and meet other people living with type 2 diabetes.
You don’t need to be an expert in diabetes and you don’t need to have the perfect lifestyle. If you have been living with type 2 diabetes, have struggled to understand the condition, had setbacks and obstacles that have caused you to struggle on the way, you are ideal for this project! Your personal experience in having had these problems makes you a great person to help someone else avoid those same issues. Still not sure, contact us and have a chat!
Watch their video to hear from the peer mentors and find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6zXlZg_SY
To apply for this role, you will need to be:
- Living with type 2 diabetes
- Able to commit one hour a week to provide mentoring and attend a monthly supervision session’
If you’re interested in the role, visit www.brigstowe.org/diabetes for more information and how to apply. Or to chat about the role, call us on 0117 955 5038 or email info@brigstowe.org