Universidad Saludable launches the volunteer program 'Healthy URJC Agents'

This initiative that seeks for students to learn and take part in the dissemination of healthy practices opens its registration periods.

David Viera/Editor

The volunteer program “Healthy URJC Agents”, promoted by the Healthy University Office, wants to encourage the participation of the student body as an agent promoting healthy habits that assume a leading role in the construction of a healthier, more supportive and cooperative university community. People who participate as “Healthy Agents” will receive training on different topics related to vitality (addiction prevention, nutrition, mental health...) and will work on joint actions for the benefit of the university community.

“The URJC, as a Health Promoting University, must integrate good habits and well-being into the university culture through processes and dynamics, promoting the self-care of its students and the values of care and mutual support,” declares Ainhoa Romero, head of the Healthy University Office, who has taken the opportunity to affirm that "the university stage is for students a unique opportunity to train as good professionals with a wide range of skills, which will be reinforced if they become fully involved in life." university as a whole.

These types of initiatives have already been launched in other universities such as the University of Huelva or the University of Málaga, obtaining very positive results. If you are a URJC student and you want to grow and help, this initiative is for you. The registration period runs from January 26 to February 15, 2024 (both inclusive). Furthermore, since healthy university Activities and resources are offered that will help you take care of your health and that of the people around you.