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Become a Wellness Ambassador

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) is a 3-credit course offered 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 and holistic 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?

Wellness Ambassador Development Program Applications are now closed. To be notified when the application period opens again, please submit a Wellness Ambassador Program Interest Form.

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 and off 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 Give peers the tools to navigate grocery shopping and meal prep
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 (Prescription Drug Education and 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 cannabis and other drugs Educate peers on what it means and how to be an active bystander
Stress	Potential sources of stress and lack of sleep How stress and resiliency can promote or prevent academic success, and how it impacts other areas of wellness Campus and community resources for stress management and sleep How the use of technology impacts daily life in both positive and negative ways Information on simple technology use changes that can benefit sleep and combat procrastination	Educate peers on stress, resiliency and time management techniques Equip peers with the tools to combat negative technology usage to achieve academic success and a healthy lifestyle Provide peers with the ability to reframe the mental and physical reaction to stress

Application Timeline

9/3/19: Application Opens - 9 a.m.
10/14/19: Application Closes
10/25/19: Notification of Individual Interview Status
10/28-11/1/19: Individual Interviews
11/5/19: Notification of Group Interview Status
11/12- 11/15/19: Group Interviews
11/20/19: Applicants Notified
1/8/20: 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