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 non-final year undergraduate students of CUHK
- Graduates of CU Peer Counselling Network
- Responsible, enthusiastic in helping and caring about others
Roles and Responsibilities
- Acting as mentors of uBuddies trainees, offering peer support and facilitating group cohesiveness
- Helping as peer group leaders of Adventure Training Camp
- Co-leading in Peer Counselling Skills Training and Practicum Supervision Sessions
- Assisting in organizing uBuddies orientation/ gatherings
- Conducting service projects for CUHK students
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 Day Camp (1 day)
- Advanced Counselling Skills Training (3 hours)
- Facilitation in Counselling Practicum and Supervision (4 hours)
Qualifications
Upon completion of the training components and service projects, Senior uBuddies will obtain the following qualifications:
- CUHK Senior uBuddies Certificate
- The qualification will be recorded in the Student Development Portfolio (SDP)