Teen H.Y.P.E is a youth development program that provides teens with leadership opportunities through peer education. Peer educators use theatrical presentations that include skits, spoken word, dance and rap/vocal to explore social issues related to teens. Peer educators also plan and participate in service learning projects through out the year.

Become a Peer Educator

Teen HYPE is great way for you to give back to your community and make some extra cash!  As a peer educator you will encourage teens to make healthy choices.  Here are just some of the things you will do:

• Develop theatrical presentations
• Travel and perform skits, spoken word, raps and more.
• Help prepare materials for outreach events
• Plan and promote community awareness events
• Write an article for the Teen HYPE newsletter
• Staff booths during health fairs
• Attend coalition meetings
• Participate in media campaigns and photo shots
• Conduct speeches, welcoming addresses and radio spots for Community Education events
• Attend trainings, retreats and team building activities

Teen HYPE offers numerous benefits to its peer educators:

• Resume building experience
• Enhanced leadership skills
• Community service hours
• College references
• Paid Stipend

Application Process

The first step to participating in the Teen HYPE program is to fill out the application.

• Download Teen HYPE peer educator application

The purpose of this application is to collect some basic information about you and to get a sense of your interest and skills as well as your motivation for joining the program.  Please take time to answer the questions as truthfully and completely as possible. 

Once we review your application you may be called in for a group interview and/or audition.  During the interview you will be asked questions about your leadership abilities, talents, special skills and your interest in the program.  If you possess fine arts talent we will ask you to audition.  The interview is intended to get to know you better.  Please do not be nervous.  We want to see your REAL personality shine through.

In return, if accepted we ask that you make a one year commitment to the program.  This includes attending scheduled trainings, rehearsals, workshops, events and community service.  It is also required that your parent/guardian volunteer a minimum of 10 hours over the course of one year. 

Applications can be returned by mail or fax to:

St. John School Based Health Center-Cooley
15505 Hubbell
Detroit, MI 48236
Fax: (313) 837-5620.

Resumes are strongly suggested along with the application. For more information, call (313) 837-5589.

Good luck!  We look forward to meeting you soon!