Pack Peers

Purpose

The purpose of the Pack Peers program is to bring together a diverse group of students who have a passion for health care, health education and wellness. Pack Peers serve on a dedicated team of NC State student leaders whose main priority is promoting holistic well-being for the campus community. By assisting with outreach, planning programs and events, connecting others to necessary resources and facilitating workshops, peer educators seek to educate, empower and promote a healthy lifestyle for fellow students. Health and wellness topics include alcohol and other drugs, sexual health and consent, stress management, healthy sleep, self-care, healthy habits, general wellness and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement various health promotion programs and initiatives
• Educate students about health and wellness topics listed above
• Attend peer educator meetings, typically twice a month with no meetings during academic breaks
• Represent Campus Health and maintain professionalism in behavior and dress code
• Prepare materials/content for educational workshops and programs for fraternity and sorority life, residence life, academic courses, student organizations and others as requested
• Connect students and student organizations to appropriate resources and services that improve/maintain their well-being
• Clinical shadowing opportunities for students interested in medical careers
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in health promotion, public health, or health and wellness
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and passionate to conduct presentations and educate the campus community about a variety of health topics
• Current degree seeking NC State student enrolled in six or more credits
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA each semester

Expectations

• Attend and participate in training and all Pack Peers meetings unless given proper communication (by email 24 hours in advance) about not being able to attend
• Complete the Introduction to Public Health in North Carolina hosted by the North Carolina Institute for Public Health
• Complete the Certified Peer Health Educator Training Course through NASPA, at NO COST!
• Commitment to working health education programs, including evenings and weekends
• Complete online health education and addition trainings as requested
• Staff outreach events on a variety of topics

Perks

• Free Campus Health polos, shirts and other apparel from events
• Gain valuable communication, teamwork and leadership skills
• Connect and make friends from across the campus community
• Opportunities to attend conferences and other professional development courses and certifications
• Become a student leader on campus and promote healthy choices and behaviors on campus

Contact

For questions about the program or additional information, please contact Daniel Passonno, Health Educator, at dpasson@ncsu.edu