Program placed on hold
The Financial Wellness Peers program is placed on hold for the 2023/24 academic year. If you have any questions, please email financial.wellness@ubc.ca.
About the role
Financial Wellness Peers (FWPs) promote financial wellness through hosting booths, sharing financial resources, and hosting workshops. FWPs strive to provide information and encouragement to students in a fun and approachable way to help them develop the motivation, skills, and confidence to manage their money throughout their degree and beyond.
Who can apply?
Undergraduate or graduate students from any faculty at UBC can apply. Preference is given to students entering their 2nd year and beyond.
Typically, there are 8 to 10 positions available each year.
If you require accommodations
The Peer Programs Program Advisors would like to recognize that being able to participate in student leadership opportunities is a privilege. The weekly commitment for each Peer Program varies in length but may not be possible for some students who need accommodations based on chronic health conditions, disabilities, mental health, and/or other lived experiences. If you have specific accommodations for your ability to participate and contribute to the program, please connect with the Program Advisor to discuss what accommodations can be made for your particular situation.
Time commitment
The time commitment for the role is 4 to 5 hours per week. For mandatory time requirements, please review the position description.
Position description
Please review the 2023 Financial Wellness Peers position description (pdf) for complete details on the role.
Skills developed
- Get training on topics related to enhancing student financial wellness
- Increase job-related skills and experience needed for personal and academic success
- Gain interpersonal, writing and research, and workshop development skills
- Improve communication skills with peers and professional staff on campus
Application information
You will be required to respond to 3 short answer questions as a part of the application:
- Why do you want to be involved as a student leader?
- What do you hope to learn through the role?
- Please identify 2 to 3 strengths and/or qualities that will help you in the role. Be sure to refer to your past experiences that have helped you develop them.
Contact
If you have questions, please email financial.wellness@ubc.ca.
Financial Wellness Peers
The program is placed on hold for the 2023/24 academic year.
