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Student Health and Counseling Center

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Help Build a Healthier Fresno State

To learn more about opportunities to get involved and how to apply, click the links below. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FSHealthCenter where we'll share more ways to get involved. 

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Melissa Norris at melissaw@csufresno.edu.

Volunteers are needed for our upcoming Mental Health Screening Day on Thursday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer tasks include distributing posters, presenting to classes and student organizations, sharing on social media, event day set-up and clean-up, greeting, and assisting with tabling and outreach. 

Sign-up to volunteer by Tuesday, February 28.

All volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation. Details are in the sign up link above.

Peer Ambassadors of Wellness (PAWs) are responsible for promoting the health and well-being of our Fresno State students. 

PAW Volunteers: 

  • Develop and implement activities and campaigns on a variety of topics, including: stress, anxiety, depression, nutrition, physical activity, food security and basic needs. 
  • Engage in conversations around health and wellness through the PAWdcast
  • Serve as coaches and mentors to individuals participating in our 360 Wellness Challenge. 
  • Facilitate classroom presentations on stress management
  • Support the semi-annual one-day Wellness Retreat
  • Use social media as a tool to promote health and wellness programming to your peers
  • Make a one-year commitment serving an average of 3-5 hours weekly throughout the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
  • Attend mandatory weekly meetings (1 hour) every Monday at 12:00 p.m.

All volunteers must maintain a 2.0 minimum semester GPA throughout the application process and throughout the 2023-24 academic year. 

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The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is responsible for representing student voice in issues related to health and wellness.

SHAC Members:

  • Provide recommendations to administration regarding the operations and services of the Student Health and Counseling Center (including Counseling, Medical and Wellness Services)
  • Assess campus climate and represent student voice on issues related to health and wellness
  • Serve alongside university staff, faculty and administration
  • Make a one-year commitment serving 3-5 hours monthly
  • Attend monthly meetings and support special project initiatives 

 All volunteers must maintain a 2.0 minimum semester GPA throughout the application process and 2020-21 academic year. Previous leadership or advocacy experience is preferred

Check back in April 2023 to learn how YOU can join SHAC!