Posted on Jan. 21: Peer helper program recruiting volunteers

McMaster's Centre for Student Development (CSD) and the Career Planning and Employment Centre (CPEC) Peer Helper Program is hosting an open house today and Wednesday in the McMaster University Student Centre marketplace from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The program is currently recruiting full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate student volunteers from all faculties and levels of study. Peers are trained and supervised by professional staff and assist students with academic, disability, personal and career needs.

There are 45 peer helpers currently in the program who are responsible for a wide range of services offered by CPEC and CSD.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m., and Feb. 3 for CPEC peers.

For job descriptions and further information about the program visit http://csd.mcmaster.ca/peerhelper/