The VOLS 2 VOLS are a group of students who are passionate about the health and wellness of the Volunteer community. The peers are trained to deliver programs and host events throughout the year around the following focus areas:

• Healthy Relationships
• Sexual Health Promotion
• Alcohol and Other Drug Education
• Sexual Assault Prevention

Mission
The mission of the VOLS 2 VOLS Peer Health Educators is to promote healthy lifestyles and better decision making to the university community by providing unbiased and inclusive information with easily accessible resources. They strive to help build a supportive environment for all Volunteers by creating an open dialogue about health issues that matter to students.

Vision
The VOLS 2 VOLS Peer Health Educators seek to promote a healthy and connected student body where students are equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Through peer-to-peer engagement, VOLS 2 VOLS hope to increase accountability among fellow peers and encourage them to speak up and intervene in potentially harmful situations. Through these efforts, the VOLS 2 VOLS strive to become a respected resource for student health and wellness at UT.

While I was not an official Vols 2 Vols, I did receive course credit as a student in the ELPS 350 Leadership Skill Development and Application: Peer Health Education. Alongside the VOLS 2 VOLS, I learned how to discuss many vulnerable, educational topics with my peers, as well as how to deliver such information through campus events. This course aligned well with my core values of health and education, and the content that was explored throughout the course enhanced my ability to fulfill my personal vision. 

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