Join the Body-Peace Corps!
We are looking for peer facilitators for a new program on campus designed to help women establish and maintain a positive body image.
What is this program about?
The Body-Peace Corps is based on the Reflections Body Image Academy program developed by Dr, Carolyn Becker at Trinity University.
Using highly interactive, peer-led small groups, the image program is a two-day, intervention program designed by experts and implemented through trained leaders on college campuses throughout North America.
As the first evidence-based eating disorders prevention program, it emphasizes creating and reaffirming positive and healthy personal body image through a variety of structured discussions, activities and exercises. For more information, please check out the Reflections website.
This is the perfect opportunity if you are...
- Passionate about changing the campus culture around body image.
- Wanting to make a difference in the lives of other women on campus
- Interested in learning valuable group facilitation skills
- Studying mental health, medicine, education, communications or social justice
What is the program commitment?
Peer facilitators are expected to attend a 2-day training retreat, and then, along with your team, facilitate at least one workshop per month, and attend monthly meetings. Facilitators are asked to make a six-month commitment. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity. No prior peer counseling or group facilitation experience is required.
Timeline:
The application (PDF) is due by December 13, 2009. Training will be help in January 2010. If enough people are interested and available, an earlier training session can be held.
Questions?
- Please contact Kellie Carbone at 734-647-4699.
- You can also Print a Flyer (PDF) about this opportunity.
