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
• Being a 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

• January to December 2019

Training

• 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).