What is the Peer Advocates Program?
What is the Peer Advocates Program?
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Program Mission
Program Mission
The mission of the Peer Advocates Program is to create an accepting community on campus and empower peers through peer education and support, along with student advocacy and action.
Program Description & Structure
Program Description & Structure
Peer Advocates attend A-period morning sessions, where lessons and community circles focus on social and emotional growth while promoting our shared goal of fostering understanding, inclusivity, and a strong sense of community at Foothill.
Peer Advocates support our school community through student outreach, including peer-to-peer support, classroom presentations, event facilitation, new student orientation and welcome, peer mentoring, ACCESS workshops, and more.
Peer Advocates strive to be students on campus that others can turn to when they need support—whether they are facing something specific or simply need someone to talk to.
About Peer Advocates - Informational Video
About Peer Advocates - Informational Video
Introduction to the Peer Advocates Program
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Application 2026-27
Application 2026-27
If you are interested in applying to be a Peer Advocate for next year, we will start accepting applications on March 23, 2026. Please check out the links to the right -------> and make sure you know exactly what Peer Advocates do and what the program entails before you apply.
Current Peer Advocates will host several picnics on the lawn and ACCESS sessions in March and April to answer your questions about the program.
A few notes about being eligible to apply:
A few notes about being eligible to apply:
Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders may apply.
You must be available during A-period, as we meet during A-period every Tuesday and Thursday.
Peer Advocates can earn volunteer hours for the program, but it is not a class, and students therefore do not earn course credits. It is also not a club.
What we look for in a Peer Advocate:
What we look for in a Peer Advocate:
We are looking for a diverse group of students who embody the character traits we value at Foothill and would make a solid peer leader. We want students who exhibit strong leadership skills, are comfortable speaking in front of others, are kind, compassionate, responsible, trustworthy, demonstrate emotional maturity, a positive mindset and are the type of student a peer would feel comfortable talking and relating to.
Please complete the application process ONLY once you have reviewed all the information on this page and have a clear of what the Peer Advocates Program IS and IS NOT.
APPLY HERE!!
APPLY HERE!!
There are 2 elements to the application process:
There are 2 elements to the application process:
Slide Deck Application.
Join this Google Classroom (rxegdz2w).
The application slide deck is automatically assigned. Due 4/13/2026.
In-person Interview.
Interviews will take place in late April. You will be notified of your interview date/time.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Monica Wharton (Program Coordinator): mwharton@pleasantonusd.net
Lunch with Peer Advocates
Lunch with Peer Advocates
Lunch with Peer Advocates 2 (2).pdfAny student is welcome to join the Peer Advocates Monday - Thursday in Room B-16.
Our space is open for anyone needing a smaller, cozier setting to connect with other students.
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