Stanislaus State Collegiate Recovery Community AllyAt — Stanislaus State Collegiate Recovery Community
Description of the Opportunity: The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) provides a supportive environment for students in recovery from substance use and related behavioral health challenges. As a CRC volunteer, you’ll help foster a safe, inclusive space that promotes wellness, connection, and academic success for peers in recovery. Responsibilities May Include: Assisting with CRC events, workshops, and outreach activities Providing peer support and helping build community engagement Supporting administrative tasks and maintaining the CRC lounge Promoting recovery-positive messaging across campus Location: [Campus CRC Office / Wellness Center / Student Union Room, etc.] Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling, typically 2–4 hours per week; evening and weekend opportunities available during events. Requirements: Must be a current student Interest in supporting recovery and mental wellness Attend a short volunteer orientation/training Respect for confidentiality and CRC community values
By the end of this opportunity, students should be able to: Apply a sociological understanding of substance use and mental health by recognizing how stigma, social structures, and cultural narratives influence recovery and help-seeking behaviors. Engage in recovery-informed and inclusive practices that promote dignity, equity, and belonging for students impacted by SUDs and mental health challenges. Actively contribute to stigma-reduction efforts on campus by challenging stereotypes, using person-first language, and promoting recovery-positive messages. Facilitate peer dialogue and outreach that fosters empathy, disrupts judgment, and encourages help-seeking within diverse student communities. Reflect on their own attitudes, assumptions, and positionality in relation to recovery, mental health, and campus culture.
Yes, this student is being offered a 1 year Fellowship with CRLA CRLA Safe Project Leadership Fellowship Organization Name: Safe Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic) in partnership with the Collegiate Recovery Leadership Academy (CRLA) Description of the Opportunity: The CRLA Safe Project Leadership Fellowship is a national leadership development program for college students passionate about substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, recovery, and mental health advocacy. Fellows will participate in monthly virtual training sessions, collaborate with a national cohort of student leaders, and implement a campus-based impact project focused on reducing stigma and improving recovery-oriented systems of care. This prestigious fellowship empowers students to become changemakers on their campuses and in their communities by advancing inclusive, recovery-informed initiatives. Responsibilities May Include: Attend monthly virtual leadership training and mentorship sessions Design and lead a campus impact project related to SUD prevention, recovery support, or mental health awareness Participate in online peer networking, skill-building workshops, and reflection activities Serve as a student ambassador for recovery-oriented and stigma-reducing practices Location: Virtual (with optional in-person events or campus-based project implementation) Time Commitment: 5–8 hours per month (Fall to Spring semester) Independent project work and engagement with fellowship activities Requirements: Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate) Passion for mental health, recovery, or substance use prevention Commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing stigma on campus Ability to commit for the full duration of the fellowship
Confidentiality is essential. Trauma-informed practices ensure emotional safety and inclusive support. Officers are not counselors but are trained to refer peers in crisis to campus resources. Mandatory reporting laws apply, including Title IX and harm to self or others. Campus and event safety protocols must be followed, covering emergencies, building access, and public health. Students receive orientation and ongoing guidance to support safe and respectful leadership.
Applicants must submit short written responses to these questions: What is your interest in the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)? (You don’t need to be in recovery to apply.) How do you identify as a Recovery Ally? Describe how you support or advocate for people in recovery from substance use or mental health challenges. A brief resume may be required, and applicants might participate in an informal interview with the CRC coordinator. This helps ensure a good fit for the opportunity.
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