Peer education gives students an opportunity to make a difference on campus. UWF's peer education program focuses on Alcohol Use, Misuse, & Abuse Education, Sexual Health Promotion, and Sexual Assault Prevention. Their goal is to promote a student culture of kindness, responsibility, compassion, and respect.
The primary objective of UWF Peer Education is to assist in the development and implementation of campus-wide health promotion campaigns designed to prevent health problems among college students by encouraging healthy lifestyles. Peer educators help coordinate various health awareness activities, generate health promotion marketing campaigns, and may help facilitate presentations in the residence halls and classrooms. Check us out on our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram to keep updated on our upcoming events and outreach!
Responsibilities of Peer Educators
Meet our 2012-2013 Peer Educator Staff
Goals of Peer Educators
- Develop a student-driven effort to create a healthier campus
- Provide education for peers related to alcohol use and misuse, sexual health issues, and sexual assault prevention
- Give students practical work experience in implementing health and marketing programs
- Impact UWF's campus in creative and fun ways
Why Apply?
- The opportunity to impact lives in a positive way
- Gain professional work experience
- Professional References
- Develop leadership skills
- Build resume
- Meet new people and have fun
Responsibilities of Peer Educators
- Provide primary prevention services to the UWF community in areas related to alcohol, sexual health, and sexual assault prevention
- Attend a weekly meeting
- Work individually with other peer educators on health promotion programs
- Assist in organizing awareness weeks and special events offered on campus
- Help with health marketing campaigns
- Participate in the Condom Crew
Application Process
Qualifications:
- You must be a UWF student
- Interested in areas of sexual health, sexual assault, and alcohol awareness
- Be willing to get involved with marketing campaigns and event planning
- You must take the three credit hour class Sex, Booze, and Peer Health Education (HSC2990)
Please contact us for information on how to apply: acambron@uwf.edu, (850) 473-7112, Counseling and Wellness Services, Building 960