Peer Advising Services
IMPACT Peer Education and Prevention Team
- Other Peer Leadership Services
The IMPACT Peer Education and Prevention Team is an integral part of Hokie Wellness.
IMPACT creates an effective peer network that promotes the Party Positive message, works to positively change the campus and community environment and culture, and supports fellow Hokies through judgment-free substance misuse prevention outreach and education.
Every year, IMPACT maintains a team of 15-18 peer educators who teach workshops, facilitate the Twenty-first Birthday Project, host outreach on-campus, and model the mission and goals of Hokie Wellness in the Virginia Tech community.
IMPACT is committed to:
- Reducing alcohol-related negative outcomes and creating a healthier and safer social environment free from high-risk drinking and its negative side effects.
- Educating fellow students through outreach and prevention programs, classroom presentations and media campaigns.
- Raising awareness and providing education on cannabis use and opioid overdose to help keep the VT community safe
Location Hokie Wellness, McComas Hall, Suite 142
- REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Emergency Response Training - Facilitator Certification
- Hokie Wellness
- All Undergraduate Students
- All Graduate Students
- Athletics
- In-Person
- Appointment
IMPACT Peer Educators are hired during Spring semester, with the application link open every February 1st through March 31st. Peer Educators are hired to begin work starting in August and remain on the team for the full academic year. Many of our Peer Educators choose to continue on the IMPACT team for the next 2-3 years!