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. We have weekly meetings on Thrusdays at 5:30 upstairs in the commons room 265- join in on the fun!

Apply to be a Peer Educator today!

Peer Protectors of the Month :Amanda Coria

 

 

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 Let Passion Drive you. Peers rack up points by filing condom machines, working events, attending programs, and assisting in our health marketing campaigns.

 

 

Goals of Peer Educators

Why Apply?

Responsibilities of Peer Educators

Application Process

 

 

 

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

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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

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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

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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, Building 19W

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