Get Involved
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.
Peer helper positions are filled in the fall semester, with a limited number of positions opening for the winter semester.
Peer Support and Outreach Team Peer Helper
Peer Support and Outreach Team Peer Helpers provide empathetic, non-judgmental listening and peer support to students who are seeking connection or navigating personal or academic challenges. Volunteers use active listening, shared experience, and supportive communication to help peers manage stress and mental health concerns. Working in pairs from the Student Wellness Services space, volunteers offer drop-in support to students in both one-on-one and small-group settings. In addition to direct peer support, volunteers also collaborate in working groups to plan initiatives that promote the program and foster community.
Application is now closed. This team recruits peer helpers for the fall semester in summer and for the winter semester in December (if spaces are available).
Wellness Education Team Peer Helper
The Wellness Education Team delivers Wellness Classroom Visits - short, engaging, 5-minute presentations that instructors can request to have at the beginning of their classes. These peer-led presentations are designed to highlight the importance of specific themes, provide an actionable strategy relevant to the topic, and provide information about relevant campus resources and support. Peer Helpers also normalize common student experiences by sharing their own stories, encouraging help-seeking, and reducing stigma.
Application is now closed. This team recruits peer helpers for the fall semester in summer and for the winter semester in December (if spaces are available).
Healthcare Assistant Peer Helper
Healthcare Assistant Peer Helper provides support to health services at the Health and Wellness Clinic. This position will work closely with the nursing team and the duties can vary based on the needs of the clinic.
Application is now closed. This team recruits peer helpers for the fall semester in summer and for the winter semester in December (if spaces are available).
Student Health and Well-being Advisory Council
The Student Health and Well-being Advisory Council is designed to foster collaborative, student-focused discussions and is a platform for students to share their concerns and aspirations about health and well-being on campus. The Advisory Council will be comprised of UCalgary students who will have a unique opportunity to communicate directly with Student Wellness, Access and Support leadership, including the Senior Director, to improve students’ experience.
- Student Health and Well-being Advisory Council Position Description
- Application deadline is Monday, Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.
Flu Clinic Support Peer Helper
Volunteer for the Flu Clinic!
We are currently recruiting volunteers to support the 2025 Flu Shot Clinics (Oct. 15 - 24) on campus! Registration closes on Sunday, Oct. 5
- Flu Clinic Support Peer Helper Position Description
- Registration closes on Sunday, Oct. 5
Student Medical Response (SMR) Peer Helper
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.
Occupational Health & Safety Orientation for Volunteers
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.