Peer Facilitators

Here’s what Ann and Emily say...

‘...the idea of being a voice for older people really intrigued me...’

‘Older people we visit tend to open up to us more because we’re older people ourselves’

‘…we both come away feeling we’ve really helped’.

If you would like to become a voice for lesser-heard older people, have a look at what’s involved:

The Role

Title:  Volunteer Peer Facilitator
Type:  Voluntary and short term
Type of applicant: Individual older people (50 years +)

Overall purpose of role:

• To ensure that the voice of older people is at the heart of Age NI
• To organise discussions with older people in your local area on a range of issues and report the findings

• Identify groups of older people to talk to
• Organise and facilitate listening sessions (full training provided)
• Take notes and report the findings to Age NI

• Interest in older people’s issues
• Desire to make things better for older people
• Understanding older people and listening to them

Benefits of becoming a Peer Facilitator Volunteer:

• Being part of a new, dynamic organisation for older people
• Reward of making heard the views of older people in your area
• Meeting with and sharing views with other older people
• Having out of pocket expenses reimbursed
• Having support to assist you in your role

• Organisation and facilitation of 4 listening sessions with older people
• Available to attend facilitation support and training
• Willing to take part in occasional charity events

How to get involved

For more information about joining the Peer Facilitor team, or to request a volunteer application form, contact Maura McClean:

Email maura.mcclean@ageni.org or use our website contact form.
Telephone 028 9089 2632 or 028 9024 5729

 Download Peer Facilitator leaflet (PDF 228KB)