Become a Volunteer

Become a Peer Leader

Are you passionate about helping others live healthier lives? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join us as a Volunteer Peer Leader for the Maximize Your Health program!

What is Maximize Your Health?

Maximize Your Health is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) designed to support adults living with chronic conditions. This evidence-based program helps participants build confidence and learn practical
tools to manage their health and improve their quality of life.

 
Why Become a Peer Leader?

As a Peer Leader, you’ll co-lead engaging workshops that empower others to take control of their health. You’ll:

•  Facilitate group discussions and activities using a proven curriculum
• Support participants in setting and achieving personal health goals
• Share your own experiences (if comfortable) to inspire others
• Learn valuable skills you can apply in your own life

 
Who Can Be a Peer Leader?

• 19 years or older
•  Past participants of a Maximize Your Health workshop (workshops available to attend)
•  Living with a chronic condition or supporting someone who is
• Health professionals, caregivers, educators, or community members
• Passionate about helping others and open to learning
• Comfortable facilitating on ZOOM or TEAMS platform

Ideal Leader Qualities:

• Non-judgmental and open-minded
• Responsible, respectful, and trustworthy
• Committed to helping others and being a healthy role model
• Willing to learn and grow
• Understands the challenges of living with a chronic condition

Training Details

Format: Virtual (via webcam and computer speakers)
Duration: 7 weeks

•  Week 1: One session
•  Weeks 2–7: Two sessions per week
• Session Length: 2.5 hours each
• Attendance: All 13 sessions are required

 
Leader Commitments:

• Complete all required training and updates
• Co-lead at least 1–2 workshops per year
• Submit necessary forms and complete a police record check
• Deliver your first workshop within 6 months of training

Support You’ll Receive

• You’ll always co-lead with another trained leader—often a more experienced one
• All workshop materials, registration, and evaluations are handled by the Maximize Your Health  Self-Management team

Benefits of Volunteering

•  Learn facilitation and leadership skills
•  Gain tools to manage your own health
•  Be part of a supportive community
•  Make a meaningful impact in people’s lives

Applicants: 

Must submit a volunteer application form and agree to participate in an interview in person or by phone at the discretion of the Coordinator.

• Must be able to demonstrate the characteristics of a Leader
• Commit to attend 2-4 day in-class training program
• Must sign all applicable forms (e.g. Volunteer Agreement Form)
• Have the  ability to arrange own transportation to and from future workshops you facilitate
• Must undertake and submit evidence of a valid Police Vulnerable Sector Screening upon request
• Other requirements as per Halton Healthcare policies

 The training and materials are provided free of cost 

Leader Commitments:

• Commit to complete all required Leader training 
• Co-facilitate a minimum of one workshop series per year
• Must complete all program related agreements, policies and training
  
  

If you’re interested in getting involved as a volunteer in any of the workshops we offer, please complete the form below

ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM.

If you would like to learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the Mississauga Halton LHIN Self-Management Program or have any questions please email us at or call 1-844-661-9194.