Student Health and Counseling Center
Get Involved
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.
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!