Pack Peers
Wolfpack students promoting holistic health and wellness for the NC State campus community
*Application for Fall 2024 now open! Click the link under "Perks" at the bottom of this page to apply! Applications are being accepted until Friday, September 6 at 12:00 p.m.
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