Peer Health Exchange -.Hub | Opportunities and Events from USC
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Hey USC undergraduates! Are you someone who wants to get involved and… Loves working with youth and is looking for real classroom teaching experience? Is passionate about delivering presentations on health issues facing communities in Los Angeles? Seeks to be a part of the solution to health disparities? Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is looking for dedicated USC undergrads to teach health workshops in local public high schools. **apply today at www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply applications accepted on a rolling basis** Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is a non-profit organization that gives teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions. We do this by training college students to teach a comprehensive health curriculum in public high schools that lack health education. This year, USC undergraduate volunteers will gain direct teaching experience in public high school classrooms by leading workshops about sexual health, relationships, communication, sexual violence, mental health and more. Join Peer Health Exchange TODAY to make a difference in the lives of Los Angeles teenagers! Apply NOW at www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply What will YOU do as a PHE volunteer? o Devote 4-6 hours a week for the entire 2012-2013 academic year to become a health workshop teacher in one of the following topics: · ● Sexual Decision-Making ● Tobacco · ● STIs & HIV ● Alcohol · ● Pregnancy Prevention ● Drugs · ● Healthy Relationships ● Nutrition & Physical Activity · ● Abusive Relationships ● Mental Health · ● Rape and Sexual Assault Attend the PHE Training Retreat on Sunday November 18th Attend weekly Workshop Group Meetings every Tuesday 9pm-10:30pm on-campus Teach workshops in PHE Los Angeles Partner High Schools at least once a week on Thursdays and Fridays (during the regular school day, 8am-3pm) for the entire 2012- 2013 academic year What can PHE do for YOUR college experience and future career path? Teach you important health information and help you develop teaching skills around Provide you with recommendations and references for graduate school, internships, fellowships, awards, and jobs Inform you about career opportunities in public service, nonprofit, public health and education sectors Connect you to other students who are passionate about health and education Apply today!! www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply Questions? Contact [email protected] .