Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. The WellPATH Program is committed to ensuring that the District’s employees have the tools and resources available to take better ownership of their own health.
Our WellPATH Champions are on-site ambassadors for the WellPATH program who is committed to creating a workplace culture of health and wellness. They share wellness-related information with coworkers and help them connect with wellness programs and activities
Download the Current List of WellPATH Champions
What is a WellPATH Champion?
A WellPATH Champion is an on-site ambassador for the WellPATH program who is committed to creating a workplace culture of health and wellness. The WellPATH Champion is integral to the WellPATH program.
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- Creating excitement around leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Coordinating wellness initiatives at your worksite such as the seasonal influenza prevention program and assist with set-up at on-site events.
- Promoting wellness programs: distribute materials, post flyers in strategic places at your worksite, and use word-of-mouth to encourage participation in wellness programs and screenings.
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WellPATH Champions are asked to volunteer for at least one year, and to participate in informational meetings held twice a year. We will meet once every six months and time will be dedicated to recapping what is going on in the program, share ideas and thoughts, learn what is being planned, and discuss the feedback you have received from your co-workers about the program.
What Does a WellPATH Champion do?
A WellPATH Champion is the WellPATH program’s eyes and ears (and arms and legs) at their school site. The WellPATH Champion can be a volunteer from any job type within the school, and will be asked to commit to a year in the role (they should let their supervisor know they have volunteered). This role will take 3-4 hours per month and includes meeting the following:”
Expectations
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- Disseminating WellPATH materials and helping to promote on-site events and other programs/services
- Communicating with WellPATH Wellness Program Manager
- Assist with coordinating events such as on-site flu shot clinics and on-site wellness screening event, as well as, identifying a “wellness corner” or bulletin board for posters and other wellness-related informational materials
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Rewards for Being a WellPATH Champion?
WellPATH Champions will receive rewards and ongoing recognition for their efforts to promote wellness, such as:
- – Free enrollment in group fitness classes
- – WellPATH brand items (shirt, tote bag, pen, stress ball, water bottle, etc.)
- – $50 Visa Gift Card
- – District-wide recognition
WellPATH Champions are encouraged to host events throughout the calendar year. Rewards will be distributed throughout the school year and over the summer months as summer wellness services are included in the final count.
Setup & Share Your Wellness Corner
Your Wellness Corner should include information about important dates to all on-site or near-site events related to the above programs and any additional health and wellness focused tips, articles, or infographics. The key prevention focus areas for your role is to encourage District employees to: eat well, participate in group fitness classes, stay tobacco free, get screened and immunized and take advantage of no-cost preventive exams. We want to want to recognize our champions for the hard work they do creating a supportive wellness environment at their site.
Instructions for Submitting a Photo of Your Wellness Corner
- Take a photo of your Wellness Corner – WellPATH Champions are encouraged but not required to be in the photo wearing their WellPATH Champion shirt.
- Submit the photo to the email address below for chance to win one of four (4) $25 gift cards per semester with the following information:
Email address: wellpath@delapro.com
Subject line: <<Site Name>> Wellness Corner
Body: Tell us where it’s located and if anyone else helped you organize your site’s Wellness Corner
How Do I Become a WellPATH Champion?
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to help yourself and others to improve health and well-being, please become a WellPATH Champion. Complete the online registration form via the “Sign Up” link below.
