So What Is Aces?

So… what is ACEs?

AIDS Community Educators (ACEs) is UCT’s Peer Education programme of HAICU (HIV/AIDS Institutional Co-ordinational Unit). The main aim of the programme is for students to actively engage with HIV and AIDS

on campus through:

·  Leadership in HIV/AIDS – ACEs show leadership through their support and involvement in HIV/AIDS initiatives on campus

·  Personal Development – ACEs are encouraged through training and supervision to develop as world class individuals

·  Campus Campaigns – ACEs engage with the UCT campus community through social events and campaigns

·  Educating peers – ACEs run workshops on campus and engage students in informal conversations – champion chats - about HIV/AIDS-related topics

As an ACE you will receive:

·  HIV-related training – Prevention & Treatment Literacy, Gender, Relationships and HIV and Stigma

·  T-shirt

·  Service Certificate

·  Leadership Skills (communication and facilitation)

Please note if your application is successful it is imperative for you to attend the first training on 12th & 13th October 2013 and to return to campus by mid-January 2014 (date to be advised). It is important that you advise if you have other commitments in January 2014.

For more information about ACEs go to www.haicu.uct.ac.za

Please complete the following ACEs application form in full:
Personal Details
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Date of Birth: ……………………………………… Age: ………………………………
Student Number: ………………………………… Faculty: …………………………
Degree: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Current Year of Study………………………………………………………………
Country of Origin: ………………………………………………………………………
Intended period at UCT: ……………………………………………………………
Term-Time Contact Details
Residential Address: …………………………………………………………………………
Cellphone: …………………………….. Landline: ………………………………………
E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Vacation-Time Contact Details
Residential Address: …………………………………………………………………………
Cellphone: …………………………….. Landline: ………………………………………
E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Best method of contact whilst on vacation………………………………………
Other Activities and Interests (including Hobbies):
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Additional Information:
What motivates you to become an ACE?
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What is your understanding of building an AIDS-Competent UCT?
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This form is used as the basis for selecting ACEs for an interview, and also to develop your ACE profile if accepted. Kindly complete and submit it to Stella Kyobula Mukoza (HAICU offices @ 28 Rhodes Avenue, Mowbray) by 3rd September 2014. Any queries? Call Stella on 021 650 1005

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