Apply to become a Healthy U volunteer 2026-2027
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
What is Healthy U?
The Healthy U volunteer program is an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to become peer health educators on campus and gain hands-on experience in the field of health promotion and prevention. A Healthy U volunteer is a trained individual who is committed to educating their peers and raising awareness on a variety of health and wellness topics. These topics include mental health, sexual health, physical health, substance use, social and cultural wellness, and finding a balance.
We are excited to encourage students to share their experiences and knowledge with the program. Our training is intended to add on to existing knowledge of health and wellness topics our volunteers may have. We believe this program improves by considering both new training material and individual skill brought by each student.
What Do Healthy U Volunteers Do?
Based in the Student Wellness Centre, Healthy U volunteers provide mental health, physical health, substance use, sexual health and relationships education and support through individual (one to one) meetings with students, facilitate outreach events and presentations to groups on campus, and create online health promotion content.
As a Healthy U volunteer, you will:
Be scheduled for one 2-hour shift in the Student Wellness Centre per week, during which they will work on health promotion content and may meet with students individually
Assist with general operations of the Student Wellness Centre (e.g., greeting students, providing resources, etc.)
Engage in outreach or social media health promotion as a member of one of the Healthy U teams:
Outreach Team: Volunteers will plan, design, and host interactive outreach events and/or presentations to educate University of Manitoba students on health-related topics. Volunteers will also review and learn existing, structured workshops in which they will deliver to student groups on campus.
Social Media Team: Volunteers will contribute to online content through social media accounts (including photos, videos, reels, and lives), blogs, and website material on health-related topics
Promote health and wellness resources on and off campus
Collaborate with other student groups or organizations/departments on campus to address specific health and wellness topics
Attend weekly meetings for additional training and team meetings
Opportunity to attend Bannatyne campus to run various health and wellness initiatives
Who are Healthy U Volunteers?
Students who are chosen to be part of the program are required to:
Commit to volunteer with the program for the 2026-2027 academic term
Be enrolled as a full-time University of Manitoba undergraduate or graduate student for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic year
GPA requirement 2.5 or above
The Student Wellness Centre strives to be an inclusive, safer, and judgement-free space. As Healthy U strives for diversity, volunteers demonstrate the following requirements and characteristics aligned with the values of the Student Wellness Centre:
· Non-judgmental and accepting attitude towards others
· Empathy and compassion
· Reliability and time management
· Commitment to confidentiality
· Respect and curiosity about diverse perspectives
· Enthusiasm about creating a healthy campus environment
· Commitment to reducing stigma and implementing a harm reduction approach
· Enjoys working well independently and with others
*Volunteers are not required to have prior experience or be enrolled with a specific faculty.
What are the Benefits of Being Part of Healthy U?
Develop highly sought-after skills transferable to the workforce such as planning and project development, group facilitation, health education, and interpersonal skills
Gain experience volunteering in the field of health and wellness
Be involved in a multi-pronged approach to addressing the health education interests of your peers
Gain a sense of community and belonging
Receive University of Manitoba Experience Record recognition
Receive training from highly qualified professionals including from UM Student Counselling and Wellness, Sexual Violence Resource Centre, and the Office of Equity Transformation. Topics have varied based on program and student need but have included supporting Neurodivergence in students, recognizing and responding to microaggressions, and healthy relationships.
How to Apply:
A completed application will include: a cover letter, resume, a screenshot of grades in Aurora and completed application form (found below). A completed application can be sent to healthyu@umanitoba.ca
The posting will close on March 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Healthy U!
Comments