Are You Interested in Spreading Mental Health Awareness at Mason?
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Outreach Services, and Outreach Coordinator, the Peer Empowerment Program (PEP) will develop and promote programs to increase awareness of mental health issues for Mason students, faculty, and staff.
Duties of this position may include but are not limited to:
• Attend all training sessions
• Participate fully in all group meetings and events
• Assist with social media and marketing
• Develop and participate in mental health programming and tabling events
• Serve as liaisons to student organizations
Required Qualifications:
• Have at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA
• Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours at Mason
• Commit to at least two full semesters
• Be in good disciplinary standing at the university
Benefits of being a PEP Member include but are not limited to:
• Obtain valuable experience in presentation facilitation and mental health event planning
• Receive free training on mental health topics
• Gain confidence and leadership skills
• Play a major role in decreasing the stigma of mental health concerns and increasing help-seeking behaviors
• Receive free Mason Gear
• Have opportunities for connection within the group
Time Commitment
Interested applicants must be able to dedicate at least 3-5 hours to the program a week. This may include meetings, workshops, diversity readings, etc. This is a volunteer position.
Apply to the Peer Empowerment Program for the 2024-2025 academic year: http://cglink.me/2d7/s95009
To find out more information about this program, please contact Calena Creft at ccreft@gmu.edu.