Who we are
Peer Health are students dedicated to promoting health on the U of S Saskatoon campus and are passionate about the health issues that impact student well-being. Peer Health works within the Be Well framework in the following seven specialties:
- Alcohol moderation and substance use
- Healthy connections
- Healthy lifestyles
- Invisible disabilities
- Mental wellness
- Parents on campus
- Sexual wellness
Mission and goals
Peer Health holds the following mission and goals:
- Promote a better and safer quality of life by helping students develop health knowledge and skills
- Provide evidence based promotion programs built around current science, research, and practices
- Enhance student leadership, development, and personal growth
Promotion on campus
Peer Health promotes health on campus in ways including:
- Outreach events in Arts tunnel, residence, north concourse, and in the bowl
- Health campaigns
- Classroom presentations
- Educational infographics and displays around campus
- Student blog posts and health related tips on social media
- Playing interactive health focused games with students
Volunteer with us
As a Peer Health volunteer you will learn about student health issues, meet new people, develop friendships, feel part of a greater campus community, and gain hands on experience and skill development.
Expectations of our volunteers:
- Available to volunteer for at least 2-3 hours a week
- Attend orientation on Thursday, September 6 (3:30pm-6:30pm) and Saturday, September 8 (9am-2pm)
- Participate in general Peer Health meetings every Tuesday from 4pm-5pm where planning, sharing, and training take place
- Attend group specific meetings
The majority of volunteering occurs between 9am and 2pm on weekdays. Occasionally volunteering occurs in the evenings and on the weekends.
Peer Health is a university-approved program for the Co-Curricular Record (CCR). The volunteers that fulfill the requirements set by Peer Health will have their Peer Health volunteering added to their Co-Curricular Record. Volunteers can also apply to have their Peer Health volunteering added to their Co-Curricular Record.
Health Promotion Team
Health Education Coordinator
Rita Hanoski, who oversees our Health Promotion Team
Student Coordinators
Daisy Houle and Evan Seebach
Group Facilitators
- Healthy Connections - Sarah Kelb
- Healthy Lifestyles - Danielle Van De Kerckhove
- Invisible Disabilities - Prabhdeep Singh
- Mental Wellness - Elizabeth Waslen
- Parents on Campus - Kayla Madder and Maryury Carranza
- Sexual Wellness - Delilah Kamuhanda
- What's Your Cap? - Melissa Wilson
Volunteers
Our Peer Health volunteers