Well Dukes Peer Educators

MISSION: To empower JMU students through evidence-based education and meaningful interactions that promote health, well-being, and informed decision making.

Each student employee of the Well Dukes Peer Educator team completes training to become a Certified Peer Educator through NASPA to foster personal and professional growth as a leader and advocate for their peers.

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Wellness Programs

Sex Jeopardy

Think you're a "sex-pert"? Test your knowledge at this educational and interactive Jeopardy style game on sexual health. Topics include STIs, anatomy, contraception and more! Bring friends or join a team when you arrive. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Jeopardy

Test your knowledge as it applies to alcohol and other drugs through an interactive game of Jeopardy. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Party Smart

Learn the basics about alcohol and bystander intervention through an interactive program designed to help you make the best decisions for you. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Healthy Relationships

Learn about healthy and unhealthy dating behaviors and how to talk to someone that may be in an unhealthy relationship. Participants will learn to recognize possible warning signs of different forms of abuse and reflect on personal values they desire in their own relationships in this interactive program. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Digital Thriving

Discover the connection between social media and mental wellness and learn how to create an online environment where you can thrive. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Sweet Dreams are Made of These

Learn about the importance of sleep, how it impacts our body's ability to function and how you can improve your sleep. Registration required through BeInvolved.

Outreach Workshops and Tabling

Peer Educator Pop-Ups

Interested in having Well Dukes Peer Educators facilitate a free program or event for your class or student group? Please complete our Outreach Request Form.

Apply to be a Peer Educator

Want to become a Peer Educator?

If you have an interest in empowering students with the knowledge, resources, and skills they need to navigate, protect, and advocate for their well-being, we recruit every Spring! If you would like to be notified when the application is open, complete this Interest Form!

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Requirements

Availability on at least two evenings Sunday-Thursday (5:00-9:00pm) every week
Availability to attend a staff meeting every other week
Mandatory Staff August Training: a multi-day training where you will:
- Learn about the role and your responsibilities through the Peer Educator Manual
- Complete NASPA CPE (Certified Peer Educator) Training
- Learn about programs and how to facilitate
- Team Bonding
Mandatory Spring Retreat: a 1-day training where you will:
- Further grow your professional development
- Team Bonding

Commitment

Average shifts are around 1.5-2 hours, 2-3 shifts a week (FLEXIBLE)

Task and Responsibilities

Facilitating programs and outreach
Taking inventory and restocking campus Safer Sex Stations
Weekly Office Hours (1+ hour(s) per week)
Attending bi-weekly staff meetings
Supporting the Well Dukes department with special projects

NASPA CPE Training

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators is a non-profit organization that offers collegiate level Peer Educator training. The CPE training equips students with the skills and knowledge to be effective Peer Educators.
Training topics covered: