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Wellness peers

You’re welcome to drop by the Student Lounge/Wellness Centre (S1111) during business hours to use the space, connect with others, or see if a Wellness Peer is available.

To ensure a Wellness Peer is available to connect with you during the Summer, we recommend scheduling a drop-in time in advance. Please use your UFV email to complete the drop-in scheduling form.

Please use your UFV email to complete the booking form, found here:

UFV Student Wellness

Here’s what your chat will look like:

  • The Wellness Peer will meet you at the front desk of S1111 
  • You can choose any available spot within the Wellness Centre/Student Lounge to sit
  • Most chats last between 15 to 30 minutes
  • If further support is required, the Wellness Peer will guide you to a resource which is right for you

We cannot guarantee confidentiality or privacy of meetings as the Wellness Centre/Student Lounge is a shared student space. If you are looking for private or ongoing support, a Student Support Referral may be a better fit for you.

Check out  the Student Support Centre website  

A student sits in a comfy chair chatting and hugging a heart-shaped pillow

What is a wellness peer?

Wellness peers are student staff who are passionate about supporting their peers!

  • Wellness Peers are available at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Wellness spaces
  • Wellness peers are available to provide health and wellness support when you're feeling like issues are hard to manage alone
  • Wellness Peers are trained to ensure your safety and care are a priority
  • Wellness peers are well-informed about resources on campus and in the community, and can point you to supports that fit your situation

 

Join the Wellness team!

Peer support is essential to post-secondary life, as students lean on their network and communities to access guidance, support, and care. The Wellness Team facilitates opportunities to aid in promoting, educating, and supporting health and wellness through events, programming, and opportunities to connect. The Student Wellness team understands the importance of recognizing and celebrating language, cultural and gender diversity in our students. Our team is committed to learning and growing from each other's diversities and sharing this with the UFV community.

Available Wellness Team roles 

Wellness Peer | 10-15 hours/week

Wellness Peers play a key role in creating an inclusive environment for students, fostering student connections and promoting awareness of available resources, events, and opportunities at UFV. They foster peer-to-peer interactions, host connection-building activities, and act as approachable peers to help students navigate social and academic life at UFV. 

Interested in applying?

The UFV Wellness team recognizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating language, cultural and gender diversity on our teams. Our commitment is to learn and grow from each other! Here is what we look for:

  • Interest in Student Health and Wellness
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including building relationships with students and the larger UFV community
  • Supporting others through an inclusive lens and appreciation of diverse lifestyles
  • Availability within Student Wellness hours (Monday to Friday, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm)

Apply to join the Wellness team

 

Sometimes when we feel stressed, one of the most helpful things can be venting to someone else. Talking through our issues and sharing feelings can be very impactful, and that is what the Wellness Peers are there for. They are not counsellors; they are students who are going through a similar experience. The Wellness Peers are there to listen and walk alongside you as you navigate your life in university. Talking with friends and family is not always an available or comfortable option. Wellness Peers can be there for you when you feel like you don’t have anyone else to turn to. 

— Jada M, BSW student (3rd year)