You’ve probably seen people on campus wearing
red t-shirts promoting healthy lifestyles. You’ve probably even attended free
campus events such as yoga, meditation, Happy Hour, Pet Therapy, or Wellness
Café. These events are organized by those wearing the red t-shirts - the
University of Ottawa Health Promotion team, comprised of 60 students from every
faculty! Health Promotion is currently recruiting peer educators (PE) until
February 28, 2019. This is your chance to be part of an enthusiastic team and
make plenty of new friends, all the while positively impacting the student
population.
Health Promo volunteers are representatives of
the University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), as well as their specific team
(e.g. Drugs and Alcohol, Global Health, Mental Health, Sexual Health,
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Social Media). From September to April, peer
educators help to organize multiple events such as yoga, Pet Therapy, flu shot
clinics, Active on Ice, and more! The goal of each event is to teach students
the importance of living a balanced lifestyle, despite the challenges of being
a busy student.
Being a Peer Educator has many benefits! You
will be up to date with all the events offered on campus and make a difference within
your school community. You will also obtain a certificate for contributing
volunteer (CCR) hours. You will accumulate volunteer experience, making your
resume stand out to potential employers, and that’s not all! After completing 1
full year of volunteering, you qualify to apply for a Work Study Program (WSP)
Team Leader position!
Interested? You must be able to volunteer 3
hours of your time per week (excluding weekends, reading weeks and final exam
periods). Being bilingual (French/English) is a strong advantage. Apply online to be
part of the awesome volunteer team at Health Promo before February 28, 2019: