DiabetesSisters

Through DiabetesSisters programs, women with diabetes form strong circles of support and can freely share encouragement, resources, and stories of hope or desperation.

Our signature program, Part of DiabetesSisters (PODS) Meetups, began in 2010. It provides encouragement, education, and empowerment through monthly peer support groups of women living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes in locations across the country. These peer support groups are organized and led by volunteers who are women with diabetes, called PODS Leaders.

PODS Leaders give their time and talents to change the lives of women with diabetes and prediabetes every day. They share their own life experiences with diabetes as a tool to support, educate, and advocate for peers in their communities and often in state and national forums. PODS Leaders are representatives of the DiabetesSisters organization. They are the heart of DiabetesSisters and are key teammates as we strive to ensure the voices of women with diabetes and prediabetes are heard.

DiabetesSisters is looking for women living with diabetes to apply to become PODS Leaders. PODS is the nation’s only program that organizes volunteer leaders to facilitate peer support groups for women with diabetes or prediabetes.

Click here to review the volunteer role description with responsibilities and expectations for PODS Leaders.

To apply, complete and submit the form below:

Full name (First, Last) *

Date of birth *

Month

Day

Year

Age at which you were diagnosed with diabetes * years

Diabetes type: *

I verify that: *

I am a woman age 18 or older

I am 12 months or more from my diabetes diagnosis date

I am both emotionally and physically ready to serve as a DiabetesSisters PODS Leader

Have you attended an existing PODS Meetup before, either in person or online? *

Where did you learn about DiabetesSisters? (select all that apply) *

Email address *

Mobile *

Secondary phone

Home Address

Country

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Type(s) of diabetes treatment used: (select all that apply) *

Type(s) of diabetes tech used: (select all that apply) *

Do you live with any diabetes complications? (Select all that apply) *

How would you say your current health status is as of today? *

Share one significant thing in your journey with diabetes that would make you a good PODS Leader. *

PODS Leaders may participate in both virtual and in person activites. How are you interested in engaging? *

PODS Leaders will be trained to participate in a variety of opportunities Which are you are most interested in? (select all that apply) *

What experience have you had with diabetes support groups? (traditional/medical and/or peer-led): *

What appeals to you about becoming a PODS Leader and serving the diabetes community? Tell us more about what motivated you to apply. *

How familiar are you with resources, organizations, media, etc. in the diabetes community? *

How connected do you feel to the diabetes community as a whole? *

Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? *

What is your current work experience? (Employer name, position, years worked there) *

Volunteer/community service experience - Civic, volunteer, faith-based, other? (Organization, activity, & amount of time given) *

Diabetes organizations where you've served (Org name, activity, length of service) *

Group facilitation experience (size and types of groups, how often, etc.) *

Public speaking experience (size of audience, location, amount of time) *

What experiences make you a good candidate for the program? Tell us about your unique life, education, volunteer, and/or employment experience. How will these experiences help you be effective in your role as a PODS Leader? *

Do you have regular access to a computer with internet connection? *

How experienced are you with using email to communicate? *

How experienced are you with opening, reading, and uploading documents on your computer? *

How experienced are you with logging in and participating in online meetings/webinars? *

Ethnic or cultural background: *

Primary language, as well as other language(s) spoken and proficiency level for each *

Highest level of education completed/highest degree received *

Hours per month available to volunteer with DiabetesSisters as a PODS Leader *

Contact info for two personal reference (Full name, address, email, & phone): *

If accepted as a PODS Leader, I agree to the following: *

I agree to complete the required training and participate in its entirety.

I understand I will be responsible for reviewing all pre-recorded sessions and for attending any required live sessions.

I will use my DiabetesSisters email address for all PODS Leader communications and read and respond to DiabetesSisters emails in a timely manner (within 72 hours).

I commit to a minimum of two years of active volunteer service as a PODS Leader.

I agree to comply with all policies and procedures set by DiabetesSisters.

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