Position Title: Healthy Movement Healthy Plate Peer Leader (Volunteer) Number of Positions Availabl e: 2 (1 – Pickering, 1 – South Oshawa) Commitment 7-week program, 2-hour session plus additional prep/support time (total 3–4 hours weekly) Work Location: In Person – Durham Community Health Centre (Pickering and South Oshawa sites).

Organization Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being. DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff.

We always place every client at the Centre of our approach to care, based on their needs.

We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

It is an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand,



Client Stories and Resources. DCHC’s 2023 – 2026 Strategic Goals Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority Populations Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity Enhance DCHC’s Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment, Retention, and Development Position Overview: We are seeking dependable volunteers to support the Healthy Movement Healthy Plate program.

This role focuses on assisting with program preparation, including organizing materials and supporting weekly sessions that promote healthy eating and active living.

Responsibilities: Prepare and package weekly program materials Measure and organize ingredient hampers Support program setup and coordination Assist team members during sessions Maintain a clean and organized workspace Engage with participants during warm-up activities Support participants in connecting with each other to build a sense of community Lead icebreaker activities Provide support to participants who may require assistance during exercise sessions Qualifications Lived experience with Type 2 Diabetes and prior participation in a Diabetes Education Program (DEP) Ability to lift and carry groceries Ability to stand for 1–2 hours Comfortable working in a team workplace Basic math skills (measuring and portioning) Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain) Time Commitment: Weekly sessions: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Duration: 7 weeks

📌 Healthy Movement Healthy Plate Peer Leader (Volunteer) (Oshawa)
🏢 Durham Community Health Centre
📍 Oshawa