United College Student Wellness Support Programme has organized UChum—College Peer Support Ambassadors. The aim is to recruit those who are willing to be companions to others, organizing various activities for fellow students to alleviate stress from life and studies, and to support each other on the journey of growth.
We sincerely invite you to join UChum! You can:
• Meet new friends and build friendships with UChum members from different disciplines within the college
• Participate in a 12-hour basic mental health first aid course
• Discover different aspects of yourself
• Receive training on mental health and basic counseling skills
• Conceive and implement your ideas with full support from the college
Service Content:
• Regularly organize service projects/activities, produce related short videos, manage UChum social platforms (@uc_chummy), etc., to raise awareness of mental health among college staff and students
• Assist the college in organizing activities related to mental and physical health
• Help new students or peers adapt to and integrate into university life
Upon Completion of the Service Plan:
• Receive a “Basic Mental Health First Aid Course” certificate
• Be awarded a certificate of commendation from the college
• Outstanding members may be nominated for college scholarships and/or CUHK Outstanding Student Awards
• Have the opportunity to be recommended for internships related to mental health with local organizations
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.
The tentative interview date is the afternoon of December 3, 2024. Please reserve this time but let us know if you have any difficulties.
Selected students will be notified by email by 6 December 2024. Participants must sign a confirmation letter at Dean of Students’ Office by noon on 13 December 2024, and pay a deposit of HKD $100, which will be fully refunded upon meeting the training and service requirements.
The service period for selected students will be from January 2025 to January 2026, and they must participate in the following activities:
Orientation Meeting
Date: December 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Si Yuan Hall, Cheng Tung Yat Building, United College, CUHK
Content: Pre-camp meeting, self-introduction, and exchange
Language: Cantonese
Two-Day One-Night Training Camp
Date: January 3-4, 2024 (tentative)
Time: 1:00 PM on the first day to 3:00 PM on the following day
Venue: To be determined
Content: Team building, adventure activities
Language: Cantonese
Application Deadline: 1:00 PM, 29 November 2024
