Peer-Mentor Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Arthritis Assist Peer-Mentor!

Peer-Mentors help us support Queenslanders living with arthritis by providing one-on-one support and information to individuals living with arthritis via our telephone support network, Arthritis Assist. Find the Position Description on our website.

Commitment: Peer-Mentors should be able to commit to the program for a minimum of 1 year. The weekly time commitment is variable, depending on the Peer-Mentor's availability, and agreed workload. Peer-Mentors are trained, supported and supplied with all necessary information and resources.

Who should apply?
If you love talking to people, and are passionate about helping others with arthritis, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for volunteers with a lived experience of arthritis who:

Are motivated to help other Queenslanders living with Arthritis
Can communicate with empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others, and are respectful of individual differences
Can work within the boundaries of the role
Are able to commit to ongoing training and education requirements
Are in a physical and emotional space where they can manage the commitment of being a Peer-Mentor
Have no intention to promote or sell any personal agenda, business, venture or product when representing Arthritis Queensland
Align with Arthritis Queensland’s core vision, mission and positions on key issues (these will be covered in training).

Apply now! Please complete this Online Application Form, and we'll be in touch shortly to speak with you about your interest.

Questions? Contact Jess on (07) 3857 4200 or Jessica.neri@arthritis.org.au.