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 March 28, 2025.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

NU ID

UNL Email Address

Confirm your UNL Email Address

Phone Number

Demographics

Anticipated academic status for Fall 2025:

College Affiliation

Expected Graduation Date

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

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

Response Questions

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Email Address

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.

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, August 14th, 5-6 p.m. (Zoom)
Thursday, August 21st, 5-6p.m. (Zoom)
Thursday, August 28th, 5-9 p.m. (In-person)
Thursday, September 4th, 5-9 p.m. (In-person)
Sunday, September 7th, 3-8 p.m. (In-person)
Thursday, September 11th, 5-9 p.m. (In-person)
Sunday, September 14th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (In-person Retreat)

Bi-weekly meetings: Thursday evenings at 5-6:30 p.m. starting September 25