THI is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 Peer Educators!
To
qualify to become a THI Peer Educator, you should:
- Be between the ages of 14-18 and living in NYC
- Be committed to helping other teens get the health services and information they need
- Be willing and open to discuss controversial issues like abortion, contraception and HIV/AIDS
with your peers in a sensitive and respectful manner
- Be able to attend a meeting in lower Manhattan from 4 to 6 every Monday from October to early June
- Be interested in current events and how they impact young people
What
will I get out of being a THI Peer Educator?
-
Leadership and community organizing skills
- Knowledge about the law and how it applies
to young people
- Opportunities to plan and participate in workshops
and other educational or advocacy projects
- Stipend ($7.50 - $9.50/hour) or community service credit for participation
- Reimbursement for transportation
- New friendships with other peer educators
- Valuable activist experience!
Applications for the 2008 - 2009 school year are due by Friday, September 19, and interviews will be the next week! Applications sent in early are okay and encouraged.
Here’s what previous Peer Educators have to say about working with the Teen Health Inititative:
- “People are so open and understanding, but still remain individuals and stick to their values.”
- “Sharing information with your peers and doing workshops builds confidence and creates self-esteem!”
- “We respect the fact that we come from different backgrounds and have different values.”
- “The people are cool and open-minded.”
- “We have meaningful discussions and good debates.”
- “I love civil rights!!”
