uBuddies Peer Counselling Network
uBuddies Peer Counselling Network
A friend in need, a friend indeed. Have you ever thought of being a buddy who reaches out for those in need in the university? If you are interested in meeting like-minded people who are enthusiastic about helping others and promoting peer support in the campus, you are most welcomed to join the uBuddies Peer Counselling Programme.
uBuddies CUHK Peer Counselling Network is launched by the Wellness and Counselling Centre of the Office of the Student Affairs in 2010. It aims to promote a caring culture on campus and foster the spirit of peer mutual support and peer counselling. Through a wide range of intensive training (more than 50 hours) and services which help enhancing personal growth, strengthening self-confidence and realizing their potential, uBuddies will be well equipped to undertake the important role as peer counsellors.
Obligations
Under the supervision of the counsellors of the Wellness and Counselling Centre, uBuddies are going to provide the following services:
- Provision of peer support and strengthening bonding among students. They are also obliged to make referrals to counsellors when necessary.
- Organization service projects for CU full time undergraduate students
Qualifications
Upon completion of the training components and service projects, you will receive:
- CUHK uBuddies Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate (Certificate is jointly issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong and acknowledged by the Mental Health First Aid International)
- Participate in the 'Best uBuddies' election
- The qualification will be recorded in the Student Development Portfolio (SDP)
Join uBuddies
If you are full-time non-final year undergraduate students in The Chinese University of Hong Kong; and you
- are interested in learning effective communication and helping skills
- wish to develop your personal potential and character strengths
- love to help peers
Welcome to join uBuddies!
To apply for uBuddies 2023 Peer Counselling Network, please complete the online application form on or before 5 October 2022. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview. Successful candidates are required to pay a deposit of HK$500. Deposits will be refunded upon the completion of the training programme (over 80% attendance of training).
Application Guideline
On-line Application Form (We are not recruiting currently)
FAQ
Senior uBuddies Programme
In order to strengthen cohesion among uBuddies graduates and uBuddies trainees, the Wellness and Counselling Centre of the Office of Student Affairs established the Senior uBuddies Programme in January 2015. Through a series of advanced trainings and various practicum opportunities which aim at enhancing personal growth as well as helping and leadership skills, Senior uBuddies are well equipped and empowered to play a major role in building a strong peer support network and a caring campus.
Eligibility
- Full-time non-final year undergraduate students of CUHK;
- Graduates of CU Peer Counselling Network; and
- Responsible, enthusiastic in helping and caring about others
Roles and Responsibilities
- Acting as mentors of uBuddies trainees, offering peer support and facilitating group cohesiveness
- Helping as peer group leaders of Adventure-based Training Camp
- Co-leading in Peer Counselling Skills Trainings and Practicum Supervision Sessions
- Assisting in organizing uBuddies orientation/ gatherings
- Conducting service projects for CUHK students
Duration
- December 2022 to December 2023
Trainings and activities
- Advanced Peer Counselling Skills (3 Sessions)
- Group Counselling Skills (3 Sessions)
- Practicum Supervision (2 Sessions)
Qualification
- After completed all trainings and service projects, Senior uBuddies will attain CUHK Senior uBuddies Certificate. The qualification obtained will be recorded in Student Development Portfolio (SDP).