Two Peer Health Educators sit next to a statue of a jayhawk

Peer Health Educators

Peer Health Educators (PHE) is a student organization dedicated to providing health education programming to the broader KU community. Through presentations, student outreach and peer involvement and awareness events, Peer Health Educators and volunteers – known as Peer Health Ambassadors – strive to increase personal responsibility, establish lifelong healthy habits, and make learning possible by ensuring the health and well-being of KU students.

Becoming a Peer Health Educator or Ambassabor

Volunteer Application Open

What would I do?

  • Develop health education programming for the KU community
  • Participate in various events – tabling, wellness fairs, smoke-outs, safer spring break, etc.
  • Promote HERO programs
  • Present to peers in classrooms, student housing, Greek and student organizations, etc.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities

Why become a member of this organization?

  • Get more involved on campus
  • Meet new people
  • Learn from health and wellness professionals
  • Gain valuable public speaking skills
  • Earn volunteer hours to strengthen your resume
  • Network and develop professional relationships
  • Have fun!

How to become involved?

  • To apply:
    • Peer Health Educator (paid position): positions currently closed
    • Peer Health Ambassador (volunteer position): click the button above and follow the link. Questions? Email the PHE Office at peer-education@ku.edu
  • Meet with Peer Health Educators and/or Advisor to discuss expectations
  • Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings
  • Sign-up for events
  • Follow PHE social media accounts

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Questions about the PHE Organization

Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.
Email PHE Office Email PHE Office
Email PHE Advisor Email PHE Advisor