Health Worker Program

UHS Health Workers help create a culture of health and wellness across the UC Berkeley campus!

The Health Worker Program is a peer health education program dedicated to promoting healthy personal and residential community practices, including self-care, risk management, and use of UHS health care services. Health Workers work individually and as part of a team, and typically serve for 1-2 years in their residential or academic community.

How can Health Workers help me?

Health Workers can: 

  • provide you with basic first aid (band-aids, alcohol wipes, gauze, medical tape, latex gloves, ice/hot pack).
  • provide you with safer sex supplies (condoms & lube).
  • help you navigate campus resources such as care at UHS.
  • provide a non-judgmental ear when you need to talk.
  • provide info about various health topics & related resources.
  • lead health-related workshops.

To find your Health Worker, see the “Team Description” on the main bulletin board for your building.

Apply to be a Health Worker!

Please review the Health Worker Role and Responsibilities description and the recruitment flyer for more information.

Applications for our 2024-25 open positions are now open! Applications will be evaluated and accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The application deadline will be on April 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM.  

We are currently accepting applications for PHC and IFC Health Workers! Applications for our current PHC/IFC open positions are evaluated and accepted on a rolling basis. Please review the Greek Health Worker Role and Responsibilities document before applying. See the recruitment flyer and video below for more information.   

If you have any questions, please email hwpcoordinator@gmail.com.

Health Worker Recruitment

What are Health Workers?

Health Workers are peer health educators on the UC Berkeley campus trained by UHS to promoting healthy practices, including self-care, risk management, and use of health care services. Health Workers work individually and as part of a team, and typically serve for 1-2 years in their residential or academic community. Health Workers do the following:  

  • Support people of different backgrounds for a range of health issues.  Empathize with their complex challenges. Explore options and share resources as a knowledgeable and non-judgmental peer.
  • Dedicate 8 hours per week. Write and post weekly health tips. Be a visible and active health champion. Attend fieldwork class, 2P/NP units per semester. 
  • Serve their own student community. Be a local "first point of contact” for the peers where you live (Res Halls, I-House, Bowles) or study (Academic Departments). 
  • Make a one-year commitment to work, learn, and grow. Engage in experiential training and practice for the knowledge and skills that make a difference. 

Resources

Who's your Health Worker?

Our Health Workers serve Residence Halls, I-House, Bowles, PHC, IFC, and several academic departments. Find out who your health worker is!

UHS Student Resources

Health Worker Impact Reports