Peer Educators

• Who We Are

Saint Peter’s College Peer Educators are concerned about the safety and well-being of the student community. Their main purpose is to learn, educate and promote individual and community wellness, by providing and supporting programs that help to increase awareness about a variety of mental health issues.  Some of the issues that may affect college students include depression, suicide, alcohol and drug use, HIV/AIDS, self-esteem, building healthy relationships, and coping with stress. Peer Educators work closely with the Center for Personal Development and serve as positive role models and advocates to the Saint Peter’s College community.  Students involved in this program receive multiple trainings and workshops to help them support, identify and disseminate information regarding At-Risk students. Peer Educators benefit from the experience by developing skills that will help them throughout their lives.

• Becoming a Peer Educator

   

  Application are due September 18th, 2008.  Interviews will be scheduled the week of September 22nd.  Please call the Center for Personal Development at 201-761-6420 If you have questions or concerns.

Have what it takes to become a Peer Educator? Please download, print and fill out the application.  Bring the completed application to The Center for Personal Development, once your application has been reviewed a member of our staff will contact you.  Call us if you have any questions: (201)761-6420.   

• Requirements:

  • Statement of Recommendation (see application)
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Demonstrate interest in providing outreach to the campus community
  • Role model for healthy lifestyles
  • Social Science majors are a plus (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, etc.) 
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• Responsibilities:

  • Attend pertinent trainings each semester
  • Help assess the mental health and wellness needs of SPC students
  • Create, present, and evaluate workshops and activities that promote awareness and education
  • Serve as a resource by providing information, assistance and referrals to students regarding general wellness issues
  • Serve as a liaison between the student community and the Center for Personal Development professional staff
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• Events Sponsored by Peer Educators