UI Wellness Ambassadors
Wellness Ambassadors - East Campus Training July 2008
Wellness Ambassadors - West Campus Training July 2008
Wellness Ambassadors act as liaisons between their departments and the University of Iowa Employee Wellness Program -- UI Wellness.
UI Wellness is one of the programs of UI WorkLife. Wellness Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting UI Wellness’ mission to promote lifestyle improvements that support good health and improve quality of life. Because they know their coworkers and work area, Ambassadors are advantaged in motivating their colleagues to achieve healthier lifestyles. They act as both champions of wellness and catalysts for change, providing opportunities for the University of Iowa co-workers to increase their energy level, enjoy more productive work days, and ultimately feel better about themselves.
You will enjoy many benefits as a Wellness Ambassador, including:
- Receiving first-hand information on UI Wellness programs;
- Learning to be a healthy role model;
- Expanding your knowledge of health and wellness;
- Playing an important role in improving morale within your department;
- Work with other fun Wellness Ambassadors;
- Learn about things other departments are doing in relation to wellness.
There are many ways you can promote the UI Wellness program. As a Wellness Ambassador, your time commitment is minimal, estimated at two hours per month. Two informational meetings are scheduled throughout the year.
Lesanne Fliehler passed the traveling Wellness Ambassador of the Year trophy to Brenda Zobeck at the July 2008 MeetingIf you are interested in becoming a Wellness Ambassador, please contact us at uiwellness@uiowa.edu or call 335-2314
The following is a sample of your role as a Wellness Ambassador:
- Disseminating information to faculty and staff regarding health promotion activities;
- Reserving time in your staff meetings to announce upcoming wellness activities;
- Utilizing UI Wellness consultation forms to request that wellness activities be provided at your worksite; and
- Providing learning opportunities for health promotion.
UI Wellness thanks you for your continued support and motivation to help others make healthy lifestyle changes. Your enthusiasm will be recognized and felt throughout The University of Iowa.
- Wellness Ambassador Listing (coming soon....)
- Wellness Ambassador Meeting Notes
- July 2008 Training notes (PDF)
- Wellness Ambassador Toolkit (coming soon.....)