Description
The SCPA Peer Support Program commenced in the Fall of 2021 and is designed to provide our students with the opportunity to share their questions, issues, and situations of need with carefully selected, qualified and trained peers. The program is an all-inclusive safe space which welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, and queer individuals, as well as anyone else in need of assistance.
Our program also helps students identify and contact professional assistance within or outside the university community.
Current Hours of Service
Monday - Thursday: 2 - 3 p.m. with Oshadhee (She/her)
How to Access
Our service can be accessed during the above hours and days through the link below. Click on the Access Peer Support button at the top left corner of the page. You will be directed to a zoom front desk. Please ask to speak to a SCPA Peer Supporter.
Recruiting
The SCPA’s Peer Support Program generally recruits’ volunteers at the end of each semester.
Fall: December- January for Winter of next year
Summer: August- September for the Fall
The description of the role and application process will be available through the SCPA’s website, Facebook, and Instagram. If students have further questions, they can be directed to peersupport.scpa@ucalgary.ca.
Please submit an online Peer Supporter application form. This can be accessed throughout the year.
Please note that the SCPA Peer Support Network is mentored by the Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) and the application form is housed under the WRC’s Better Impact/MyImpactPage account.