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Apply to be a facilitator today!
High School Facilitator : co-lead a cohort of 12 students at a Philadelphia public high school (see qualifications).
College Facilitator : co-lead a cohort of 12 undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania (see qualifications).
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2023!
Application Timeline
Applications Open:
November 1
Interview Cycle:
November 28th-December 2nd
Applications Due:
November 18th
Decisions Released:
by December 15th
Facilitator Qualifications
Volunteer Requirements:
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Be an undergraduate student in Philadelphia
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Availability to volunteer for a minimum of 5 hrs/week for 12 weeks
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Ability to commute to a partnering school weekly (transportation costs are covered)
Volunteers Expectations:
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Complete The Body Positive certification training, which covers five competencies, diversity and inclusion, and workshop leadership.
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Attend weekly check-in call with program directors (1 hr/week)
Qualities We Look For:
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An interest in learning about eating disorders, body positivity, and self-esteem
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An interest in helping build a community-based preventive care program from the ground up
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Self-driven individuals who will take initiative
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Individuals who like engaging with students and getting to know them beyond the delivery of a curriculum
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Prior experience working with high school students (preferred but not required)
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Prior experience mentoring others (preferred but not required)
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Individuals who value diversity and inclusion