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Wellness Ambassador Development Program

Students interested in becoming a Wellness Ambassador must participate in the Wellness Ambassador Development Program. The Wellness Ambassador Development Program (WADP) meets once per week for 10 weeks during Spring Semester. WADP is designed to enhance leadership skills, wellness knowledge, and to prepare students to be effective Wellness Ambassadors. Upon completing WADP students are eligible to serve as Wellness Ambassadors during their time as an undergraduate student at Ohio State.

Wellness Ambassadors develop and implement programs across a wide range of topic areas including: alcohol education, nutrition, safer sex, other drugs, stress, sleep, and career wellness. As a Wellness Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to select one of these areas to specialize in that aligns with your interests and goals. Read below to learn more about the Wellness Ambassador program. If you have questions about the program please contact Jordan Helcbergier at helcbergier.1@osu.edu.

Interested in joining our team?

We are not accepting Wellness Ambassador Development Program applications at this time. Please fill out this interest form to be notified when applications are open.

Specialization Area	Wellness Ambassadors will learn	Wellness Ambassadors will
Alcohol Education	Alcohol facts and the scope of alcohol use on college campuses Risk reduction strategies Links between alcohol use and other areas of wellness Campus and community resources related to alcohol	Educate peers on harm reduction strategies to stay safe Equip peers with knowledge on how to Party Smart Provide alcohol alternative events and activities
Nutrition	Nutrition facts Healthy dining options on campus Links between nutrition and other areas of wellness Campus and community resources related to nutrition, fitness, and body image	Help peers feel empowered to make the healthy choices when dining on and off campus Assist peers in understanding the recommended guidelines for physical fitness for adults ages 18-24 Provide peers the tools to alter negative self-talk for a more positive body image
Safer Sex	Safer sex data pertaining to the OSU community How safer sex practices impact other areas of wellness How to educate students on safer sex practices, regardless of sexual preferences. Campus and community resources related to sexual health	Educate peers on decision making skills consistent with beliefs Provide information on healthy relationships and consent Encourage sexually active students to utilize risk reduction measures
Other Drugs (Tobacco Free, Prescription Drug Education, Marijuana Education)	Effects of misuse and abuse of prescription medication and illicit drugs Policies, procedures and laws surrounding tobacco and other drugs How drug misuse/abuse impacts other areas of wellness Campus and community resources related to other drugs	Empower peers to help change campus culture surrounding tobacco and other drugs Educate peers on what it means and how to be an active bystander
Stress/Sleep	Potential sources of stress and lack of sleep How stress and sleep can promote or prevent academic success, and how it impacts other areas of wellness Campus and community resources for stress management and sleep	Educate peers on stress and time management techniques Equip peers with the tools to make sleep a priority to achieve academic success and a healthy lifestyle Provide peers with the ability to reframe the mental and physical reaction to stress
Career (In partnership with Career Counseling and Support Services)	How values, skills, and interest can connect to a career Resume, cover letter, and interview skills Campus and community resources for career support	Support peers in attaining career goals Aide in development of career interest by encouraging peers to get involved in co-curricular activities, internships, and work experiences

Application Timeline

9/4/18: Application Opens
10/15/18: Application Closes
10/23/18: Notification of Individual Interview Status
10/29-11/2/18: Individual Interviews
11/6/18: Notification of Group Interview Status
11/13- 11/16/18: Group Interviews
11/20/18: Applicants Notified
1/14/19: WADP Begins

Qualifications

Two-semester commitment to volunteer a minimum of three hours each week
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Strong communication skills, and a passion for educating and helping others
Must be an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University
Previous experience is not necessary

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, publicizing and implementation of wellness events across campus
Facilitate wellness workshops and presentations
Collaborate and build partnerships with student organizations, groups and departments across campus
Contribute three hours a week to the program