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Accessible Learning Peer Support
Accessible Learning Peer Support volunteers help students registered with Accessible Learning make the most of the accommodations and supports available to them at Laurier. Students can access Accessible Learning Peer Support in-person or online during posted drop-in hours.
Accessible Learning Peer Support volunteers help students learn about many supports at Laurier. They include:
- IT programs like MyLS, Office365 and Loris
- Campus life and clubs
- Student supports
- Academic coaching, like note taking, reading, writing, and study strategies
- Getting around campus
- Managing accommodations in Accessible Learning Online.
Campus-Specific Support
Waterloo
Thank you for your interest in the Peer Support program. Accessible Learning Peer Support is finished for the winter 2023 term. We will be updating this page fall 2023.
Yasmina Elzagheid: Current graduate student in the Master of Business Administration program, who’s interested in pursuing a career within academia. I look forward to working with students and hope to bring something unique to Accessible Learning
Sophia Guardado: Hi! My name is Sophia, and I am a second-year English co-op student with minors in history and education. I believe education is the foremost and most crucial aspect of our lives because of the accolades of knowledge to achieve through teaching and learning, and I hope to make a difference in the lives of others!
Elysse Howard: Hi! I'm Elysse, a third-year student in political science minoring in religion and culture in hopes of going to law school. As an Accessible Learning student myself, I want to help others utilize Accessible Learning's resources and reach their fullest potential!
Alannah Bak: Hi! My name’s Alannah Bak and I am a fourth year student at Laurier with a major in Sociology and a minor in Education. In the past, I have worked and volunteered with people of all ages and I enjoy using my skills and knowledge that contribute to the advances of the environment. I have had experience in supporting and training other individuals and peers to work towards a similar goal and have found it resulting in a personal and working accomplishment.
Winter Events
The winter events have finished for the term. Please check back Fall 2023.
Brantford
Thank you for your interest in the Peer Support program. The Accessible Learning Peer Support is finished for the winter 2023 term. We will be updating this page fall 2023.
About Caleigh
Hi, my name is Caleigh Husak and I am a 4th year student at Wilfrid Laurier double majoring in Criminology and Forensic Psychology!
A Fun Fact about me is that I live very close to the beach where I enjoy taking pictures of sunsets! I love baking and reading books whenever I get the chance!
I am excited to be back interacting with other students and helping you navigate online resources as well as on campus resources in any possible way. I can not wait to meet and connect with all of you this year!
About Danielle
Hi. My name is Danielle and I am the volunteer Events and Special Projects Coordinator with Accessible Learning. I am a transfer student in the Community Health program and this is my first year at Laurier. I have done coordination of special events through a student job at Conestoga College within their Respect Campaign and am very excited to be part of the team at Accessible Learning.
Fun Fact: I was interviewed for local project called Citizens of Cambridge for Bell FibeTV that ran on the local station.
I am looking forward to meeting you! I hope we can connect at some of the Accessible Learning events or feel free to drop by my office hours Thursdays or email me at lbmentors@wlu.ca!
Winter Events
The winter events have finished for the term. Please check back Fall 2023.
Join the Peer Support Team
Get involved and contribute to the Laurier community and help other students by volunteering for Accessible Learning's peer support program.
We are looking for academic coach, social media and accessibility awareness support coordinator volunteers. You can use this opportunity to coordinate programs, initiate projects and support your fellow Laurier students.
How to Apply
Application deadline: Aug. 11, 2023.
Complete the application form to express your interest.
Available Positions
Purpose
The primary role of this position is to organize department and campus-wide events to support students and promote Accessible Learning services and accessibility
Time Commitment
- Minimum two semesters at two hours/week plus monthly one hour team meeting
Qualifications
- Project management and event planning skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with social media platforms
- Creative and highly motivated
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Initiate projects related to the functions of Accessible Learning (past projects included developing Accessible Learning's Accessibility Awareness Campaign and information booths)
- Create content for social media related programming and events using Accessible Learning's Facebook page
- Develop and deliver workshops, tutorials, and larger programmed events for Accessible Learning
- Liaise with other university staff and departments to collaborate on programmed events
- Maintain weekly office hours (2 hours/week)
- Attend training, as requested/required
- Maintain confidentiality
- Initiate other projects based on interest, as discussed with supervisor
Training and Supervision
- Successfully complete a full day of volunteer training prior to the start of the fall term
- Complete components of the Accessible Learning Accessibility Workshop Series
- WHMIS, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act), LWHSA training and other training as deemed necessary by Laurier
Benefits
- Develop knowledge regarding disability, accessibility, communication, presentation, and helping skills
- Gain leadership experience for inclusion on resumes and Laurier's Experience Record
Purpose
The primary role of this position is to support the note taking program by assisting in the coordination of recruitment, recognition, and other special events for Accessible Learning volunteers
Qualifications
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Event planning skills
- Creative and highly motivated
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience with social media platforms
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance with the recruitment, training, and recognition of volunteer note takers
- Create content for social media related to volunteer recruitment/recognition using Accessible Learning's Facebook page
- Develop and deliver workshops and/or tutorials as directed at students and volunteers on the topic of note taking
- Initiate projects related to student supports and Accessible Learning
- Maintain weekly office hours (2 hours/week)
- Attend training, as requested/required
- Maintain confidentiality
- Initiate other projects based on interest, as discussed with supervisor
Training and Supervision
- Successfully complete a full day of volunteer training prior to the start of the fall term
- Complete components of the Accessible Learning Accessibility Workshop Series
- WHMIS, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act), LWHSA training and other training as deemed necessary by Laurier
Benefits
- Develop knowledge regarding disability, accessibility, communication, presentation, and helping skills
- Gain leadership experience for inclusion on resumes and Laurier's Experience Record
Purpose
The primary role of this position is to support Accessible Learning students transitioning into the department by helping them to navigate processes, programming, procedures, and accommodations
Qualifications
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Event planning skills
- Creative and highly motivated
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience with social media platforms
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Responsibilities
- Initiate projects related to orienting students to Accessible Learning
- Create content for social media related to programming, processes, and procedures using Accessible Learning's Facebook page
- Develop and deliver workshops, tutorials, and larger programmed events for Accessible Learning
- Initiate projects related to student support and Accessible Learning
- Maintain weekly office hours (2 hours/week)
- Attend training, as requested/required
- Maintain confidentiality
- Initiate other projects based on interest, as discussed with supervisor
Training and Supervision
- Successfully complete a full day of volunteer training prior to the start of the fall term
- Complete components of the ALC Accessibility Workshop Series
- WHMIS, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act), LWHSA training and other training as deemed necessary by Laurier
Benefits
- Develop knowledge regarding disability, accessibility, communication, presentation, and helping skills
- Gain leadership experience for inclusion on resumes and Laurier's Experience Record
Purpose
- To provide group and individual support and assistance to students with disabilities in developing the following areas: memory, time management, effective reading, note taking, writing skills, exam preparation and exam writing.
Time Commitment
- Minimum two semesters at four hours/week, plus biweekly one-hour team meeting.
Qualifications Required
- Caring, empathic and sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities.
- Dependable, punctual, dedicated, motivated and patient.
- Self-starter, creative and able to work independently with great attention to detail.
- Strong customer service, listening and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize educational materials for student with disabilities.
- Work one-on-one with students registered with Accessible Learning to develop learning strategies.
- Co-organize and present study skills workshops for Accessible Learning students.
- Initiate projects related to learning strategies.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries as described in the Peer Support Handbook.
Training and Supervision
- Successfully complete a one-day volunteer orientation and training session during O-Week.
- Acquire working knowledge of the six basic study skills modules developed by Accessible Learning's learning strategists.
- Regular ongoing supervision provided by the learning strategists. Any concerns will be taken to the educational planner for resolution, and, if required, to the Accessible Learning manager.
Benefits
- Develop knowledge regarding disability, communication, presentation and helping skills.
- Develop critical thinking skills that evaluate student progress and offer programming to meet assessed needs.
- Gain leadership experience for inclusion on resumes and Laurier’s Experience Record.
Purpose
- To assist Accessible Learning with the coordination of various projects such as the annual Awareness Week and the student support program for students with disabilities (as required by students). Update and manage the Accessible Learning Facebook page, coordinate Instagram Takeovers
Time Commitment
- Minimum two semesters at two hours/week plus monthly one hour team meeting
Qualifications Required
- Experience with Social Media platforms
- Caring, empathic, and sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities
- Dependable, punctual, dedicated, and patient
- Self-starter, creative, highly motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Experience in the helping role is an asset
- Knowledge of the campus and community resources/services
Responsibilities
- Initiate projects related to the functions of Accessible Learning (past projects included developing Accessible Learning’s Awareness events, and providing disability training for Laurier groups)
- Co-ordinate one-on-one support for students with disabilities. Support is student-need driven in a variety of campus activities, including offering tutorials to new students, guiding/accompanying students on campus, and supporting students in recreational support
- Update and manage the Accessible Learning Facebook page, research for relevant content
- Maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries as described in the Peer Support Handbook
Training and Supervision
- Successfully complete a one-day volunteer orientation and training session during O-Week
- Specific position training is provided by the Educational Supports Coordinator.
- Regular ongoing supervision provided by the Educational Supports Coordinator. Should concerns arise, they will be taken to the Accessible Learning Manager for resolution.
Benefits
- Develop knowledge regarding disability, communication, program management and helping skills
- Gain leadership experience for inclusion on resumes and your Laurier Experience Record.