Wellness Ambassadors Program

• Are you interested in promoting health and wellness at the University of Wyoming?  Do you want to gain leadership experience that you can apply to your future career?  Do you want to meet people and have fun?  If yes, then consider applying for the Wellness Ambassadors Program!

• Our goal is to provide training, support, and opportunities for UW students to become leaders in campus health promotion.  The program is open to any undergraduate or graduate student interested in promoting health and wellness at the University of Wyoming.

What Do We Do?

• Wellness Ambassadors organize and plan campus wide events and programs to promote the health and wellbeing of students here at the University of Wyoming. Wellness Ambassadors focus on specific areas of wellness that impact academic and personal success. These areas include mental health, nutrition, physical activity, sexual health and violence, alcohol and other drug awareness, sustainability, body image and financial wellness. As a Wellness Ambassador, you can staff a resource table, promote Wellness Center programs and services, organize and participate in health awareness events and educational programs, serve as a resource person, conduct health screenings, and participate in health coalitions and advisory boards, amongst other options. Our goal as a student-lead organization is to provide training, support, and opportunities for UW students to become leaders in campus health promotion. 

 

 

What are the Qualifications?

• Strong interest in health promotion and wellness.

• 2.8 GPA or above.  If you are a first semester freshman, you can still apply.

• Ability to commit minimum of four hours per month.

• Desire to help other students.

• Support and model health and healthy choices (doesn't mean be perfect--nobody is!)

• Good time management skills.

• Responsible and reliable.

• Non-judgmental attitude.

How Do I Apply?

• Fill out the Wellness Ambassadors Application Form