Now Recruiting Peer Educators!

 



Do you want to help other students? Do you think there should be no shame or embarrassment in seeking support? Would you like to explore a potential career in mental health or health education?

Consider joining the Health Services team as a Peer Educator!

The time to apply is NOW!

Apply online here - due Friday 9/3/21. Interviews (by invitation) will be Wednesday, 9/8, 1pm-3pm, and Monday, 9/13, 11am-1pm. Students will be notified of acceptance the week of the 13th.

Still want to know more? 

Save the date for one of two info-sessions, Thursday, 8/26/21 at 5pm OR Tuesday, 8/31/21 at 3pm, Zoom link here or use: 995 5114 7359, password: PEERS.


Tell me the details!

Location: On campus (primarily virtual with occasional, optional opportunity for outside, socially distanced service)

Time Commitment: 15 to 30* hours/semester (option for more if desired) *15 hours is the minimum, 30 hours required by some classes, including the social work certificate.

Ideal Students: Interested in exploring a career in mental health, social work, and related professions. Interested in supporting the MiraCosta College student body. Passionate about reducing stigma around seeking help.

Target Enrollment: 8-10 new students.

Representative Duties/Projects: Reducing stigma around mental health on campus through classroom presentations, outreach, events, college hour, and social media campaigns, including videos and takeovers. One submission per month required, although you can pick the medium and topic, with advisor input. Your creativity and passions are encouraged!

Training: Free training by therapists on mental health topics including your own personal self-care; on balancing school/life and being in the helping profession; and on how to help a fellow student in distress. Orientation will be a combination of asynchronous overview in our new Canvas shell and a live session on Thursday, 9/23, from 5pm-6:30pm. 
Meetings: will alternate between Tuesdays, sometime between 2-4pm, approximately once/month, and Thursdays at 5pm, perhaps once/month. (Additional, optional office hours will be every other Monday at 9:30am, some Fridays at 2pm, and by appointment.)  

Certificates: Earn a certificate of completion through Service Learning (30 hours will satisfy the requirement of Service Learning hours for the new MiraCosta Social Work Certificate program.)

More: Email Abby, aburd@miracosta.edu with any questions.

Want to hear even more?

Watch a brief video below or, to see past Peer Educators in action, check out our 



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