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Peer Educatorsare the face of CCR andare vital contributors to our violence prevention efforts. They host events, run workshops, andfacilitate presentationsabout resources, bystander intervention, consent, and healthy relationships. They are key players in developing new programming and reaching more students, faculty, and staff. Peer Educators are the backbone of prevention on a college campus given their direct connection to the work and their peers. 

A Successful Peer Educator is:

  • Passionate about making campus a better place for everyone! 
  • Curious 
  • Willing to try new things 
  • Open to learning (especially from others) 

Peer Educator Responsibilities & Expectations 

  • A minimum commitment of two academic semesters 
  • Work a minimum of two 1-hour shifts per week. You must be able to communicate ahead of time if you cannot make your shift.   
  • Host at least 1 prevention workshop each semester 
  • Support passive programming initiatives (e.g attend tabling events with the CCR Graduate Student Assistant  
  • Support the Training Development Coordinator’s initiatives each semester 
  • Attend mandatory 1-hour advocate meetings. The meeting time changes each semester to accommodate schedules accordingly. 
  • Be a positive representative of Campus Civil Rights. 
  • Be able to work with a variety of students who are navigating stressful and difficult situations.   
  • Be able to be professional and work with a team of both Staff and other students. 
  • Be able to adhere to privacy and FERPA protections for reports and incidents.

Application & Training Requirements 

  • Online application 
  • In person interview with CCR staff 
  • Asynchronous Online Training and Affiliated Worksheet 
  • Multiple in person presentation practice sessions 
  • Shadow the Training Development Coordinator’s presentations 
  • Failure to attend or adequately complete all parts of training could result in your termination as a Peer Educator 

FAQ

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No worries! Through training, you’ll learn valuable skills and there are plenty of opportunities to practice and develop your confidence and comfort with public speaking 

Yes! Peer Educators get to choose the office shift time that works for their schedules and are in charge of determining the day & time of events and workshops.  

No. Peer Educators will always work in pairs or have more volunteers and staff present to support them.  

Beyond public speaking, you’ll also gain leadership, facilitation, communication, event planning, and conflict management skills.