Purpose
The Otago University Students' Association - OUSA is run by their members for their members. Each year 10 students are elected to form the OUSA Executive. Together with their paid staff, they provide members with representation, welfare, advocacy, recreation, fun events and media.
Description
The Peer Support Programme is a voluntary assistance programme, designed to assist students with any concerns they have regarding personal or study life. Peer Supporters are student volunteers who offer support based on the principles of listening, sharing experiences, and having an equal relationship rather than providing expert or clinical advice. It is about making a connection with someone who has been there before, who offers support based on life experience.
Based on the concepts of aroha and whanaungatanga, the Peer Support Programme is designed to assist in providing students an opportunity to establish trusting relationships with peers to support them to develop their relationship skills, self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Commit is based on student availability and demand, they work with you.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 2770
Companionship
Dunedin