The University Counselling Services is currently recruiting students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level to be trained as Peer Support Providers (formerly known as the Peer Counsellors).
Peer Support Providers are students who after receiving training in basic helping skills and are expected to make themselves available to other students to assist them with social, educational or personal concerns. They also assist in promoting good mental health on the campus by doing presentations on topics to do with wellness and coping with campus life.
Persons interested in joining the programme need to meet the following criteria: have at least two years left at UWI, have a genuine desire to help others, be approachable and confidential as well as posses the ability to solve problems and show sound judgment. Interested individuals can collect application forms from the Secretary in Room 14 Health Centre. Applications close November 17th. Training takes place January 8-12, 2007. For further information please contact Sharon Williams Brown, UWI Health Centre at 970-0017 or extension 2370.