Senior uBuddies Programme
In order to strengthen the 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 training 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 counselling network and a caring campus.
Eligibility
- Full-time undergraduate students of CUHK
- Graduates of uBuddies Peer Counselling Network
- Non-final year students who would be in CUHK in 2026 are preferred
- Responsible, proactive, confident and enthusiastic in helping and caring about others
Roles and Responsibilities
- Mentoring of uBuddies trainees, offering peer support and facilitating group cohesiveness
- Facilitating the Adventure Training Camp as peer group leaders
- Co-leading in Peer Counselling Skills Training, Practicum and Supervision Sessions, and Team Building
- Assisting in organizing uBuddies orientation/ gatherings
- Supporting and supervising service projects of junior uBuddies
Training and Activities
- Group Facilitation Skills Training (4.5 hours)
- Adventure Training Camp (3-days-2-nights overnight camp)
- Co-leading in Peer Counselling Skills Training (3 hours)
- Team Building (5 hours)
- Advanced Counselling Skills Training (3 hours)
- Facilitation in Counselling Practicum and Supervision (4 hours)
Qualifications
Upon completion of all trainings and service projects, Senior uBuddies will obtain the following qualifications:
- CUHK Senior uBuddies Certificate
- Eligible for the election of ‘Best Service Project of the Year’ and ‘Best uBuddies of the Year’
- The qualification will be recorded in the Student Development Portfolio (SDP)
- Senior uBuddies who demonstrate outstanding performance and contributions will be nominated to join a 5-day, 4-night Overseas Barrier-Free Discovery Tour in May/June 2027, with 90% of the tour expenses subsidized by the University.
