Dons Helping Dons

Purpose

Work with student life, student organizations, and campus partners to encourage peer-to-peer support to increase positive health behaviors among the USF community. 

Mission

Dons Helping Dons is a peer-led public health ambassador initiative working in collaboration with Health Promotion Services, Off-Campus Living, Student Housing and Residential Education and School Of Nursing and Health Professions, that provides a holistic peer-to-peer approach to promote the well-being of the USF community.

Vision

Dons Helping Dons ambassadors will work in alliance with campus partners to facilitate a shift in campus life culture to nurture a sound body, mind, and spirit through Cura personalis — care of the whole person. As we navigate through the changing environment Dons Helping Dons strives to strengthen our USF community through a process of continual support, encouragement, and education.

Goals

  1. Partner with campus departments to increase education and awareness of Dons Helping Dons.
  2. Partner with campus student organizations to increase education and awareness of Dons Helping Dons.
  3. Shift behavioral and cultural norms among the USF community through public health education/awareness to promote a sound mind, body, and spirit through Cura personalis — care of the whole person.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly team meetings and regular check-ins with your wellness groups. 
  • Host and participate in at least two tabling stations on campus to promote your Wellness groups. These tabling stations align with the Seven Dimensions of Wellness
  • Volunteer for at least two Health Promotion Services signature events.
  • Participate in social media marketing.

Contact Us

Meet the Team

Health Promotion Services

Address
2130 Fulton Street University Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94117

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UC 5th Front Desk Hours are Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.