Interested in student wellness and contributing to a supportive campus community? We have a number of competitive student leadership volunteer opportunities open to UCalgary students.
Student Wellness Services peer helper positions are filled in the fall semester, with a limited number of positions opening for the winter semester.
Under the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation, all first-time applicants to any University of Calgary department are required to complete online training about their rights and responsibilities for complying with health and safety regulation. More information and further instruction about the Volunteer OHS Orientation will be provided upon submission of your application.
Healthcare Assistant Peer Helper provides support to the health services within the Student Wellness Services. The tasks include medical reception and assisting with patient flow through the clinic, filling and tidying exam rooms, stocking supplies throughout clinic and assisting with clerical supports as necessary.
Peer Listeners provide supportive listening to students wanting to connect with other students, or who are seeking support for personal and/or academic concerns. Peer Listeners utilize empathy and active listening skills, and provide students with information about additional resources as needed.
Peer Listener Position Description
Apply to volunteer (Application for the Fall 2023 semester closes on Wednesday, August 16, 9 a.m.)
The Student Medical Response team is a 100% student volunteer run and organized group providing qualified and skilled pre-hospital emergency medical care to eligible University of Calgary community events.
Wellness Classroom Visits Program Peer Helpers deliver 5-minute presentations that instructors can request to have at the start of their classes. Wellness Classroom Visits are designed to highlight the importance of specific theme, teach a specific strategy relevant the topic, and provide information about relevant campus resources and support. During the presentations, peer helpers also share their experiences as a student which normalizes experiences with mental health and academic challenges and promotes help seeking.
Apply to volunteer (Application for the Fall 2023 semester closes on Thursday, September 7, 3 p.m.)
Wellness & Health Awareness Team (W.H.A.T) is a student-led health outreach team that helps to organize and promote events and initiatives on campus. The tasks include educating students about important topics such as mental health, sexual health, nutrition, and physical activity, planning and participating in campus-wide programs and events, and hosting wellness and social events.
Apply to volunteer (Application for the Fall 2023 closes on Thursday, September 7, 3 p.m.)
Volunteer at the Flu Clinic!
We are currently recruiting volunteers to support the 2023 Flu Shot Clinics (Oct. 16 – 27) on campus! Registration closes on Wednesday, Oct. 11.