Become a Peer Counselor

Interested in becoming a Peer Counselor?

Are You...

• Dedicated?
• An excellent listener?
• Empathic?
• Committed to helping others?
• Willing to volunteer your time?
• Interested in building your résumé?

Peer Counselors...

• Help to promote and improve a culture of mental health and wellness at Drexel through direct peer support and programming.
• Are trained to provide non-crisis peer support for students experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness, relationship concerns, and academic struggles.
• Learn active listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Have opportunities to work with Drexel University Counseling Center (DUCC) professional staff to develop and present outreach programming regarding mental health and wellness.
• Learn about reducing barriers to accessing mental health and wellness resources, including stigma.
• Attend to relevant cultural considerations for students seeking support.

How Do I Apply?

We are not currently recruiting new Peer Counselors, but we open the application every spring term. Email co-vice presidents of recruitment, Isha Singh (is455@drexel.edu) and Abby Swaney (as5748@drexel.edu), for more information and/or to access the application in the spring.