Compensating peer supporters

Given the increased utilization and benefits of peer support services on the campus, the role of peer supporter should be a paid position. Whenever possible, students should be compensated for the training required to perform the role, the service provision itself and any additional tasks required to operate the program. If your budget does not allow to hire students as casual staff, consider hiring peer supporters as work-study students or compensating them via honourarium/stipend.

Some example of funding sources will be cited in the case examples highlighted in this toolkit.