Health Promotion Services
HEAT Peer Educators
HEAT (Health Education Action Team) are trained peer health educators who work directly with Health Promotion Services at the Wellness Center. Members of HEAT strive to promote holistic wellness through educational presentations and campus events, informing USF students on wellness resources, ways to live a healthy lifestyle, and how taking care of yourself can improve your success as a student.
Why Join?
By becoming a part of the H.E.A.T., you will:
- Learn important foundational leadership skills, like public speaking, group facilitation, teamwork, program development, and more
- Gain experience working with and educating a diverse student body on a variety of important college health issues
- Cultivate your own personal development and self-awareness.
H.E.A.T. Members vs. H.E.A.T. Leaders
As a Member, you:
- Are a student leader on campus
- Network with other students who share interest in health and wellness
- Serve as a trusted resource for peers
- Attend all meetings and events deemed mandatory by officers and/or advisor
- Become familiar with the intricacies of planning and facilitating campus-wide events
- Understand Wellness Center services and resources
As a Leader, you
- Learn about different college health issues
- Become comfortable discussing sensitive topics with peers
- Plan and facilitate programs and events
- Improve public speaking skills
- Learn how to effectively communicate
- Build your resume with a host of leadership skills and trainings
- Raise awareness on campus
- Organize, implement, and evaluate at least one event/program per semester
- Present/participate in a minimum of 2 additional events per semester
Benefits of Involvement
As a member of HEAT, you will be able to
Develop professional skills, including public speaking, program development, and networking.
- Meet new people and become a part of a dynamic team.
- Interact with and educate fellow students.
- Gain deeper knowledge and insight into the wellness issues impacting college students.
- Work closely with the staff of the Center for Student Well-Being and contribute to campus-wide efforts focusing on health, wellness, and safety.
- Expand your career-readiness skills.
Member Requirements
As a prospective HEAT member, you must be able and willing to commit to the following:
- Attend a comprehensive department led peer health educator training
- Complete the NASPA CPE training
- Attend weekly peer education meetings
- Be willing to make a commitment to HEAT for at least 2 consecutive semesters
How to Apply
Recruitment for new HEAT members takes place during the Spring semester. In order to be considered, you must complete an application. Any student who is interested in promoting a campus that supports and enhances the health of USF students is welcome to apply, regardless of major!
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Danielle Stem
at djstem@usf.edu.