March 14, 2008
WorkLife seeks new Wellness Ambassadors
WorkLife Programs is conducting its annual membership drive to recruit Wellness Ambassadors for the West Lafayette campus.
The Wellness Ambassador program helps WorkLife Programs promote good health and overall wellness for faculty, staff, and retirees. Ambassadors get firsthand information on wellness resources that are available on campus and can share suggestions for new wellness programs with fellow ambassadors and WorkLife Programs' staff.
In general, Wellness Ambassadors help motivate their colleagues to achieve healthier lifestyles.
"We are looking for enthusiastic faculty, staff, and retirees to join the 2008-2009 Wellness Ambassador team," says Amber Simons, Purdue WorkLife wellness specialist. "The Wellness Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting WorkLife ProgramsÕ mission to improve the health of employees. They also will serve as the eyes and ears of WorkLife Programs, and their feedback will play a valuable role in helping us understand the best ways to serve the needs of the employees and their departments."
Wellness Ambassadors serve from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, attending four full committee meetings per year. In addition to serving on the full committee, Wellness Ambassadors serve on a subcommittee, assist WorkLife Programs staff at presentations and events, and pass along information about health and wellness activities on campus to co-workers and fellow retirees.
To download an application to become a Wellness Ambassador, go to www.purdue.edu/worklife. Each application contains information about the time commitment expected of ambassadors and a place for supervisors to sign in giving their approval for the employee to participate.
Applications are due by April 1, and prospective Wellness Ambassadors will be interviewed during April and May.
For more information, contact WorkLife Programs at 49-45461 or worklife@purdue.edu.