AWE ~Advocates for Wellness Education

A peer education program of the Counseling and Wellness Center

MISSION: The role of AWE is to engage student leaders in CWCs outreach mission to promote an overall healthy lifestyle among MMC students. AWE wellness advocates educate fellow students on the importance of physical, emotional and psychological balance as a vital part of student wellbeing. AWE ADVOCATES ACTIVITIES: AWE wellness advocates work closely with CWC on outreach events including Stress Down Pop-Ups, Stress Down Day, Bulletin Boards, Digital Boards and information tabling. Volunteers also have the opportunity to initiate programming related to health and wellness topics. TIME COMMITMENT: Student volunteers should be able to meet weekly or biweekly with the CWC outreach coordinator to plan events and be able to initiate and carry out two to four events per semester. QUALIFICATIONS: Matriculated student for entire 2014-2015 academic year Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Good academic and disciplinary standing Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work with groups

BENEFITS: Volunteering as an AWE Advocate offers you the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the welfare of your fellow students and to increase your personal knowledge of health and wellness information and promotion. Participation also provides the chance to gain leadership, event planning, marketing and presentation skills; to build your resume; and to form professional relationships with College staff. APPLICATION: 1. Please complete the entire application and return it to the Counseling and Wellness Center, Room 806 Main by 5 p.m. on April 21. 2. Please include with your application one letter of recommendation. Late applications will not be accepted

AWE ~ Advocates for Wellness Education

Application for 2014-2015

Full name: _______________________

DOB: __________

Local Address:

Permanent Address:

Cell Phone: ______________________ Major: __________________________ Minor: __________________________

Email: ______________________ Year: _______ GPA: ___________

Please answer the following questions (try to limit answers to space provided, but if you continue answers on blank pages, please include question number): 1. What interests you about joining AWE?

2. What skills and qualities do you possess that would contribute to AWE?

3. What personal characteristics or attributes do you possess that would benefit AWE?

4. Do you have any experience with peer education or offering presentations? If so, please describe.

5. Are you involved in any other organizations on campus? If so, please list them.

6. Are you an officer in any other organizations on campus? If so, please list them and what time commitment is expected.

7. What benefits do you hope or anticipate gaining from being an AWE Advocate?

8. Is there anything else you would like us to consider in reviewing your application?

9. Please provide us with your 2014-Fall class schedule.

10. Please indicate what weekdays and times you are available to provide outreach programming.

Applicants signature ____________________________ Date ______________