Health Promotion Services

HEAT Peer Educators

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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 HEAT, 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.

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.