We seek talented, enthusiastic students to join our team to support Nebraska students. Peer Educators are highly knowledgeable, well-resourced students who teach, guide, and promote well-being at UNL. They come from all majors, background, and cultures. Join us in supporting well-being.
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Opportunities
Well-being Ambassadors
You’ll facilitate conversations about well-being with peers. Through conversations, you’ll help students learn about their own well-being and break down falsehoods about getting help. Additionally, ambassadors deliver presentations and promote the work of the Well-being Collective through outreach events. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible.
Financial Well-being Ambassadors
You’ll meet one-on-one with students to discuss financial concerns and help students meet financial goals by providing education to strengthen financial well-being and reduce money stress. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible.
Benefits of being a Well-being Ambassador
- Improve your own well-being
- Develop your communication and listening skills
- Enhance the culture of well-being on campus
Responsibilities
- Meet one-on-one with students
- Support students through the conversation process
- Direct students to campus and community resources, as needed
- Attend weekly meetings with other ambassadors and staff
Qualifications
- Two-semester commitment to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours each week
- GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Strong communication skills, and a passion for educating and helping others
- Applicants must be able to attend the fall semester training and ongoing weekly training
- Previous experience is not necessary