Huskers CARE Peer Educators Application | Center for Advocacy, Response & Education

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a Huskers CARE Peer Educator (HCPE). We are looking for undergraduate UNL students who are enthusiastic, interested in expanding public speaking skills, developing leadership skills, expressing a willingness to learn, and can connect with other students across campus. In this paid position, you would have the opportunity to educate students on power-based violence prevention and empower them to stand up for themselves and others as we aim to create a safer UNL for all.

After completing the following application, qualified candidates will be emailed a request to interview with CARE staff. If you have any questions please contact the Prevention Program Coordinator, Abbey Ragain, at abbey.ragain@unl.edu. For more information about the position and eligibility please visit our website.

Applications close at 11:59 p.m. CST on April 5, 2024.

Personal Information

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Pronouns

NU ID Required

UNL Email Address Required

Confirm your UNL Email Address Required

Phone Number Required

Demographics

Anticipated academic status for Fall 2024: Required

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

College Affiliation Required

Expected Graduation Date Required

Have you previously been employed by CARE as a Huskers Care Peer Educator? Required

Yes

Please list all organizations, student groups, or departments you are affiliated with at UNL (Greek-life, RSO, Athletics, etc.)

Your affiliations have no bearing on the application process and are only collected for informational purposes.

Response Questions

What motivates you to apply to be a Huskers CARE Peer Educator? Required

There are many myths about sexual assault & relationship violence (such as assault is just regretted sex or there cannot be abuse in a same gender couple). What is a myth that's still common on a college campus & explain why it's damaging. Required

How do you think this position can positively change the climate at UNL? Required

First year Huskers CARE Peer Educators facilitate the SARV prevention workshop in the 1st semester. In the 2nd semester and beyond, Peer Educators can expand their facilitation to specialized workshops. Check the workshops you might like to facilitate.

SARV Prevention- International

SARV Prevention- LGBTQA+

Big Red Bystander Intervention

Describe any experiences you have had such as facilitating discussions or giving presentations. Required

Reference

Please give us the name and email address of a reference who can speak to your skills and experience (not a family member).

Name Required

Email Address Required

Acknowledgement Required

By submitting this application, I confirm the information on this application is the truth. In addition, I give the CARE staff permission to verify my GPA and conduct history at the time of this application or during my service in this role.

Training Availability Required

I confirm I am available on the following dates for in-person, paid initial peer educator training and bi-weekly meetings throughout the semester.

Thursday, Sep 5, 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, Sep 8, 3-8 p.m.
Thursday, Sep 12, 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, Sep 15, 3-8 p.m.
Thursday, Sep 19, 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, Sep 22, 3-8 p.m.
Bi-weekly meetings: Thursday evenings at 5 - 6:30 p.m. starting September 26.

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