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Become a Well-being Champion

Well-being Champions play a vital role in enhancing the health of the university community. They provide support, motivation and encouragement for individuals to participate in well-being programs, classes, events and resources offered to UGA employees. Champions are eager, determined and committed to creating an environment that helps individuals achieve their highest and healthiest potential.

Roles/Responsibilities:

 Ensure approval from department supervisor for becoming a UGA Well-being Champion.

  • Attend a UGA Well-being Champion orientation.
  • Become familiar with the programs and services that are offered through UGA Well-being.
  • Promote, encourage and motivate UGA employees to participate in well-being programs and events.
  • Build support for UGA Well-being programs and gain commitment at a grassroots level.
  • Raise awareness within by distributing well-being materials.
  • Invite the UGA Well-being Coordinator to attend staff meetings.
  • Identify success stories and share these stories with other UGA employees.
  • Provide the UGA Well-being Coordinator with feedback on how the programs can be improved to fit the needs and desires of the UGA employee population.
  • Volunteer for onsite well-being programs when possible.
  • Stay current with UGA Well-being.
  • Lead by example through their own commitment to well-being.
  • Serve as the key liaison between co-workers and the UGA Well-being Coordinator.
  • Suggest wellness activities and continually promote the initiative.

To become a Well-being Champion, start by filling out the UGA Well-being Champion Application.

For more information about becoming a UGA Well-being Champion, please contact Well-being Coordinator Kiz Adams at wellbeing@uga.edu.