Don’t know if a peer-based program is appropriate?
Before implementing a peer-based program it is important to reflect on your organisational culture and experience, your target group, how you will define a ‘peer’ and whether you’ve got the resources to effectively run a peer-based program.
You might find the following Toolkit content useful:
- Defining ‘peers’ in the context of your program
- Setting SMART objectives
- Is peer support appropriate for what you are you are trying to achieve?
- Choosing the type of program that is appropriate?
- Providing an appropriate environment
- Do you have the organisational capacity to run these programs?
- Is your organisational culture aligned with peer-based strategies?