Deadline 2/7 Wanted M-Power Educators
<p> <strong>What is M-Power?</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:.25in;"> • A resource within the ODU community, educating on issues of interpersonal violence (Consent, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Abuse</p> <p style="margin-left:.25in;"> • Peer educators provide learning experiences that promote gender equality,</p> <p> non-violence and positive change</p> <p> <strong>What will YOU gain?</strong></p> <p> • <strong>Public speaking</strong> practice, skills & experience</p> <p> • <strong>Facilitation</strong> skills enabling you to engage others in <em>learning activities, bring different opinions</em> into the open for discussion, and answer <em>difficult questions</em> within a group setting</p> <p> • Knowledge and experience in <strong>advocating</strong> on an important issue and for those adversely impacted</p> <p> • Greater <strong>awareness, compassion</strong> and sense <strong>of responsibility</strong> for your peers</p> <p> • Community service hours</p> <p> <strong>Who should apply?</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:.25in;"> • Any sophomore through graduate level student currently enrolled at ODU, with the courage to make a difference</p> <p style="margin-left:.25in;"> • Students with a basic understanding of these topics</p> <p> • Students who desire to be Agents of Change</p> <p> <strong>What is required of the peer educator?</strong></p> <p> • Complete 16 hours of training (in September).</p> <p> • Present a minimum of two interactive presentations per semester</p> <p> • Able to staff information table at Campus events 2 times during the semester</p> <p> • Attend monthly peer educator meetings to keep current on issues of interpersonal violence</p> <p> <strong>Interested In applying? Please email mhaynam@odu.edu or contact the Women’s Center for an application.</strong></p>
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Posted By: Kishla Conner
Date: Thu Feb 06 16:55:38 EST 2014