The Peer Education Support Program (PESP) is a volunteer program that provides people who have experienced homelessness with the opportunity to improve the service system.
PESP team members play a key role in promoting the benefits and transformative power of consumer participation in service system and policy development.
PESP activities include:
2018 PESP recruitment – applications now open
A chance for consumers to improve the homelessness system. Have you experienced homelessness and want to help improve the homelessness service system? Or, do you know someone who fits that description?
Applications are now open to become a Peer Education and Support Program team member.
Members commit to being involved for two years, during which time they take part in focus groups, media activities, public speaking, and consulting with services and government.
Our current PESP team has clocked innumerable hours helping the community, media and decision-makers better understand homelessness.
Team members receive training and ongoing support and, are reimbursed for their time.
Please contact PESP Team Leader Cassandra Bawden for more information.To display a PESP application flyer for your clients, download one here
Applications close: January 17, 2018
