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Training Opportunities: Psych & Industrial Psych students

Peer Help Volunteer Programme

The Peer Help volunteer programme is an innovative programme which strives to place career-, academic- and personal guidance within the reach of each and every Unisa student. The programme gives senior Unisa students the opportunity to give back to the Unisa population and the community at large what they have received in terms of educational and developmental opportunities. While participation in this exciting programme benefits the communities mentioned above, it also provides valuable learning opportunities for the peer helpers themselves in terms of personal and employability skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills. Participation in the Peer Help volunteer programme is limited to Unisa students who are not in full-time employment.

What do you need to be a peer helper?

To be selected as a prospective peer helper, you will need:

  • to be a current student who has passed at least 10 Unisa modules or the equivalent thereof
  • to be close to one of the campuses where the programme is run
  • time during the academic year/semester to attend training and supervision sessions and to render a service in an ongoing manner
  • good communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and distinctive listening skills
  • to be people centred and helping oriented
  • an exceptional willingness to learn new skills such as reflecting on your learning experiences
  • to compile a portfolio of your skills development

How can I apply?

Complete the application form and send together with relevant documents as mentioned on the form to the office you wish to apply to (see table below for e-mail addresses). 

Who can I contact for more information?

Centre Contact person Telephone number E-mail address
Sunnyside Tshifhiwa Kodisang
Leza Deyzel
012 441 5388 kodistm@unisa.ac.za
deyzel@unisa.ac.za

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Johannesburg Kagiso Mekoa 011 6304536/ 4529 mekoake@unisa.ac.za
Florida Tondani Mukhanu 011 471 2378/ 2093
Daveyton Bunki Thlabane 011 845 9300 tlhabe@unisa.ac.za
Polokwane Mmemeru Lephondo
Tshifhiwa Mulaudzi
015 290 3454/ 3459

lephomj@unisa.ac.za
mulautr@unisa.ac.za

Mbombela Petronella Mbengo 013 755 2476 mbengpmz@unisa.ac.za
Middelburg Pearl Viljoen 013 282 4115 viljopa@unisa.ac.za
Durban Amy Reddy
Nolwazi Somtsewu
031 3351737 reddya1@unisa.ac.za
somtsn@unisa.ac.za
Pietermaritzburg Mbuso Ndlovu 033 355 1737 ndlovmn@unisa.ac.za
East London Rona Linde 043 743 9246 linderj@unisa.ac.za
Mthatha Christiane Sitshange 047 531 5002/ 3 sitshcn@unisa.ac.za
Cape Town Sonja Barnard
Sophie Nkwane
021 9364130
012 441 5715
barnase@unisa.ac.za
nkwansv@unisa.ac.za
Rustenburg Lekgowe Thipe 014 594 8819/ 8845 thipelmm@unisa.ac.za
Bloemfontein Rina Kotze 051 441 0466/ 0440 kotzecgp@unisa.ac.za

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