Wellness Ambassadors
UC Berkeley Wellness Ambassadors are volunteers that help to create a culture of health within the workplace by promoting faculty and staff participation and engagement in campus wellness programs, services and events.
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Wellness Ambassador Spotlights
The Wellness Ambassador spotlight features faculty/staff volunteers who want to inspire others through their story and highlight their departments success in creating a culture of wellness.
- Laurie Ferris and Veronica Alvarez - International House
- Min Choi - University Health Services
- Michael Palmer - College Writing Programs
- Susan Aberg - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Become a Wellness Ambassador Today!
You may sign up to become a Wellness Ambassador at any time. Just follow these four simple steps:
Step 1: Identify who will be on your communication list or if there are other Wellness Ambassadors within your department.
Step 2: Obtain approval from your supervisor or manager (if needed).
Step 3: Complete the online registration form
Step 4: Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Cori Evans, Wellness Ambassador Program Coordinator.
Wellness Ambassadors Toolkit
The Wellness Ambassador Toolkit includes program materials designed to:
- assist you in understanding your responsibilities as a Wellness Ambassador
- introduce you to Be Well at Work Wellness programs and services for faculty and staff
- provide you with additional resources to create a healthy workplace
Understanding Your Role and Overview
Assessment and Planning Tool
Communication Tools
- Wellness Ambassador Communication Guide
- Sample Annoucements introducing new Wellness Ambassadors
Current Department Workshops
- Energize to Be Well
- Activity Breaks
- Group Cook-Alongs
- Get Fit in 7 Minutes
- Learn more about scheduling a Department Workshop
Health Improvement Programs
- Know Your Numbers Health Screening
- Online Healthy Lifestyle Programs (Various)
- WorkFIT (Rec Sports)
- Learn more about scheduling a Health Improvement Program
Healthy Campus
- Healthy Department Certification
- Healthy Meeting and Event Guide
- Planning Healthy Meetings and Events, a one page checklist to help managers and supervisors ensure meetings are productive and healthy.
Healthy Workplace Campaigns
Take the Stairs encourages faculty and staff to lead an active lifestyle and I HEART Tap Water is a collaborative campaign between Cal Dining, Recreational Sports, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) and University Health Services to promote the drinking of tap water as the preferred beverage of choice. For more information about bringing these initiatives to your department, read more about Healthy Workplace Campaigns.