Peer Support Centre Volunteer

horowitzevents.ca

Edmonton, Canada
Volunteer
In-person volunteering
Supportive listening model training
Suicide and crisis intervention techniques
Grief coping mechanisms
The Peer Support Centre is seeking volunteers for the 2026/2027 academic year to provide non-judgmental support to students in a safe environment. No prior experience is required, but candidates should possess compassion, enthusiasm for mental health advocacy, and the ability to commit to training and regular shifts

Job Summary

  • The Peer Support Centre offers non-judgemental support in a safe, and confidential space to students and the campus community.
  • Volunteers receive over 70 hours of supportive listening and crisis intervention training, developing skills in Socratic questioning and perception checks.
  • Volunteers commit to three hours of shift room time per week, 8 hours per semester for events, and two role plays per semester for ongoing skills practice.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Peer Support Centre is seeking volunteers for the 2026/2027 academic year to provide non-judgmental support to students in a safe environment. No prior experience is required, but candidates should possess compassion, enthusiasm for mental health advocacy, and the ability to commit to training and regular shifts.

Salary

Volunteer

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supportive Listening Model training
  • Suicide and crisis intervention techniques
  • Grief coping mechanisms
  • In-person training attendance
  • Commitment to shift room time

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion and humbleness
  • Assertiveness and non-judgement
  • Genuine and empowering attitude
  • Enthusiasm for helping people
  • Interest in mental health advocacy

Key Requirements

  • Completion of mandatory in-person training dates
  • Willingness to ignore personal biases
  • Ability to integrate busy schedule
  • Two professional references required

Work Rights

Not specified

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