Health and Wellness Crew Member Description
Members of HAWC are student volunteers who are trained in college student health, including physical wellness, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and healthy relationships. All HAWC members receive training and certification as nationally recognized Peer Health Educators. HAWC exists to assess and address student health and wellness needs, and conduct a variety of health promotion activities all over campus.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute campus wellness programs in collaboration with other members
- Serve as lead for at least one program
- Offer individual peer support to students
- Attend programs put on by the Health and Wellness Crew to support fellow team members
Perks of the Position
- Over 40 hours of training in wellness and health topics, including a national peer health educator certification
- Large and small scale event and program planning experience
- Experience facilitating workshops and conversations
- Continued personal leadership and skill development
- Being valued in the SU community as a peer resource for wellness and health
- Access to office space and campus recourses
Length of Term
- A full academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters)
- All position selected this spring will officially start September 12, 2013.
Minimum Requirements
- 2013 Leadership Blitz: April 27, 2013 (8:30am-5pm)
- Fall Training: September 12 - 21, 2013 (9am-5pm)
- Early Move-In: September 9 - 10, 2013 (for members living on campus)
- Team Meetings: 2 hours weekly (to be set at the beginning of each quarter)
- Office Hours: 2 hours weekly (to be set at the beginning of each quarter)
- 1:1 Meetings With Advisor: 1 hour monthly (to be set at the beginning of each quarter)
- Winter In-Service: January 26, 2014 (9am-5pm)
- 2014 BACCHUS Conference: Spring Quarter TBA (strongly encouraged)
- 2014 Leadership Blitz: Spring Quarter TBA (8:30am-5pm)
Selection Timeline
| Tue., April 2, 7pm-8pm |
Information Session (STCN 380) |
| Thu., April 4, 12pm-1pm |
Information Session (STCN 380) |
| Fri., April, 12, 12pm |
Online Application Due |
| Sun., April, 14, 9am-12pm |
Group Interview (STCN 380) |
| Mon., April 15 - Fri., April 19 |
Personal Interview (Sign up in STCN 380) |
| Wed., April 24 |
Selection Notifications Sent (via email) |
| Sat., April 27 |
Leadership Blitz (PIGT various) |
Conflicts
Membership in the Health and Wellness Crew is unlike any other student leader position on campus. It is a serious commitment with tremendous rewards and we ask that you carefully review all requirements as you decide to apply. Due to scheduling conflicts, we are aware that the following positions cannot be held at the same time as HAWC. We invite you to speak with us directly as you determine which leadership opportunity will be best for you next year.
- Connections Leadership Program (CLP)
- Orientation Advisor (OA)
- Resident Assistant (RA)
Questions
If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact:
Brendon Soltis
Program Coordinator for Wellness and Health Promotion
(206) 220-8561
soltisb@seattleu.edu