Wellness Ambassador Program
What is a Wellness Ambassador
UCR Wellness Ambassadors are volunteers that help create a culture of whole-person wellness within the workplace by promoting participation and engagement in wellness programs, services, and events. Wellness ambassadors play a vital role in supporting the promotion of health and wellness among UCR faculty and staff.
As an ambassador, you will act as a liaison between your department and the Faculty and Staff Wellness Program. If you are enthusiastic about health and wellness; able to be an advocate for or working towards a healthier lifestyle; and have good communication, motivational and interpersonal skills, then the Ambassador Wellness program is for you!
Being a Wellness Ambassador
Wellness Ambassador Role
The role of the Wellness Ambassador includes the following:
- The Wellness Ambassador role is voluntary with a minimal time commitment - approximately one(1) hour per month.
- Promote UCR’s Faculty and Staff Wellness programs, resources, and events within your department or work unit Coordinate strategic wellness efforts within your department or work unit.
- Attend every other month Wellness Ambassador meetings.
- Serve as a liaison for the UCR’s Faculty and Staff Wellness programs.
- Gain professional development and skill building in communication, facilitation, and marketing.
The Faculty and Staff Wellness Program Coordinator will provide guidance and direction, consultation and information to the Wellness Ambassadors.
Wellness Ambassador Benefits
In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle at UCR, there are many benefits to being an Ambassador including:
- Receive wellness goodies.
- Opportunity to be informed with the latest wellness programs and events to communicate to your coworkers and campus departments.
- Develop peer, professional, and cross-campus relationships.
- Information, tools and resources for a healthier lifestyle Peer, professional, and cross-campus relationships.
- Be an active participant in fostering a culture of wellness on campus recognition for service as Wellness Ambassador.
- Recognition for service as Wellness Ambassador.
Becoming a Wellness Ambassador
- In order to become a Wellness Ambassador, you are required to obtain support and approve from your supervisor.
- You will be required to attend a 60-minute orientation and training.
- Become a UCR Wellness Ambassador Registration
If you would like to become a Wellness Ambassador, please contact wellness@ucr.edu.
