Apply NOW to be a Peer Educator in Spring 2022!

 


The Spring 2022 Peer Educator application is now open! 

Location: On campus (virtual meetings; activity options include on-campus service, synchronous online events, and asynchronous projects) 

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! 

Interviews: (By invitation) will most likely take place Monday, 2/14/22. Students will be notified by the end of that week if they have been accepted or not.

Training: Orientation will be a combination of asynchronous overview in a Canvas shell and one required orientation by Zoom, either Tuesday, 2/22/22 from 3pm-4:30pm or Thursday, 2/24/22 from 3:30pm-5pm. Additional, optional, 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. 

Meetings: will alternate between Tuesdays, sometime between 2-4pm, approximately once/month, and Thursdays, sometime between 4-6pm, perhaps once/month. (Additional, optional office hours with Abby 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.) 

Curious? Attend a Zoom info session, Tuesday, 2/1/22, 4pm-5pm. Click here or enter Meeting ID: 928 9830 5147; Passcode: PEERS

Contact: Abby (aburd@miracosta.edu) with any questions.

Click here to submit an application now- deadline 2/7/22.


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