BECOMING A PEER COUNSELOR
Applications can be downloaded here and dropped off in the Counseling Center (Creese 201) or e-mailed to Amy Henning at amyh@drexel.edu

What is Peer Counseling?
The Peer Counseling Helpline is a free, confidential, and anonymous phone service available to all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to share a problem, need referral information, or just want to talk to an unbiased listener. The service is staffed by student volunteers who are trained active listeners and who are knowledgeable about the campus resources available to assist students.

What qualities do I need?
Students should be dedicated, empathetic and committed to helping others. We want individuals who are able to problem solve without sharing personal information, experiences, opinions or values.

Do I get paid?
No. Drexel students volunteer their time.

Can only certain majors participate?
No. All majors are welcomed.

What are the benefits of being a Peer Counselor?
Students gain skills in active listening and problem solving that can be applied to many real life situations. They also receive the good feeling of helping others, while interacting with other peer counselors. This service can also be used as a reference for employers and graduate schools.

What are the requirements?
Upon signing up to volunteer, there is an application and interviewing process along with an intensive training that is broken up over a Friday and Saturday. Each student is expected to be on shift for a maximum of 4 hours per week. There is also mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings designed to help refine active listening skills.

How long do I have to volunteer for?
While there is no limit, it is expected that newly accepted applicants volunteer for two (2) terms before leaving.

Who are the advisors?
Amy Henning, M.Ed., Associate Director of Counseling/Director of Training
Rachel Heiser, B.A., Graduate student  from Temple University