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Description
This student position researches, develops, and coordinates an event to promote the mental health and well-being of VIU students.
Position Requirements
- Develop and deliver an event(s) that increases awareness and promotes mental health and well-being on campus.
- Create and implement short survey or other means to assess the needs and interest of VIU students.
- Research existing events and resources at other post-secondary institutions and liaise with them as needed.
- Create and/or adapt resources for VIU purposes.
- Participate in meetings to consult and collaborate with Counselling faculty.
- Present ideas and discuss needs for the event (eg. printing, booking space).
- Complete a basic evaluation of the success of the event in collaboration with the counselling team.
- Prepare a guide and resources for continuation of the event in future years.
Required Qualifications:
- Enrollment in academic program related to health/mental health (eg. Psychology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Nursing, etc.); Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality; or equivalent
- Capacity to work well independently as well as to collaborate with others
- Skilled in respectful and effective written and oral communication
- Creativity
- Proficiency with social media
- Skilled in researching information and resources
- Understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience planning an event or program
- Experience with/ knowledge of health promotion
Sign-up Directions
To learn more of current Counselling offerings, visit the Counselling Health and Wellness Groups and Workshops webpage.
For more information on the application process, please email Gemma Armstrong, Counsellor. Gemma.Armstrong@viu.ca