Peer Education
SHOP is for students, by students
Most of the friendly faces you’ll see at SHOP—whether at the front desk, a workshop, or a campus event—are fellow UCSC students. Our peer educators lead workshops, run our social media, and table at events to share resources on health and well-being. We’re here to support you, because we’ve been in your shoes.
Party Safe
We’re a team of peer educators who believe you can enjoy college parties and social life without putting yourself—or others—at risk. You can drink without bingeing, experiment without risking overdose, and explore sobriety if that’s what feels right for you. Whether you’re looking for harm reduction supplies, education, or support in sobriety or recovery, we’re here for you—without judgment, and with care.
Slug Love
Our goal is to educate UCSC students on topics including sexual and reproductive health, sexuality, gender, consent, communication, substance use, STI/HIV transmission, and harm reduction. We work to reduce stigma and provide information, strategies, and opportunities for open dialogue that promote positive sexual behaviors and healthy relationships.
SHOP Talk
We promote positive well-being for UCSC students and strive to ensure they have equitable opportunities to thrive and be well. This includes addressing systemic barriers that contribute to health inequities. Because student wellness is directly linked to academic success, providing equitable mental health support is essential to closing gaps and helping students thrive academically.
Want to be a peer educator?
Our peer educators are passionate about health, wellness, and helping fellow students thrive at UCSC. To ensure everyone is fully onboarded by Welcome Week, we hire during spring quarter, and all of our positions are paid.
We’re committed to creating meaningful, supported roles for students, so we don’t offer volunteer or intern opportunities at this time.
Follow us on Instagram @shopucsc to stay in the loop about upcoming openings. You can also fill out our SHOP Student Job Interest Form, and we’ll email you when the next hiring cycle begins—we’d love to hear from you!