UWF Peer Education
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.
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.
Peer Protector of the Month
Each month a UWF Peer Educator is awarded the Peer Protector of the Month. A Peer Educator can earn this title by participating in our incentive program called Fall Frenzy Peers rack up points by filing condom machines, working events, attending programs, and assisting in our health marketing campaigns.
For the month of October, our Peer Protector of the Month is Gwen Knight!Congradulations Gwen & thanks for all you do!
Responsibilities of Peer Educators
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
- Volunteer hours for transcripts
- 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
Please contact us for information on how to apply:
lgreeson@uwf.edu
(850)474-2420
Counseling and Wellness Services
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