Peer Mentor

Opportunity type:

Volunteer

Employment type:

Part time

Position description:

We're looking for volunteers from all faculties, both undergraduate and graduate students, to join our team as a Peer Mentor!

The Peer Mentorship Transition Program is Designed to:

Welcome first-year students to the University of Waterloo community
Support their transition to university life
Refer and connect them to services, resources and supports

The Program Offers Opportunities to:

Share knowledge and personal experiences
Develop leadership skills
Cultivate professional relationships with a peer(s) within the program
Gain volunteer experience

Key Accountabilities:

Commit to 1 academic year (Fall term - Winter term)
Meet online with your mentee weekly (1-hour time commitment per week)
Monitor the Online Discussion forum and respond to students' inquiries

Requirements for Mentors:

Have completed at least 1 full term of study
Must be registered with AccessAbility Services
Complete the Peer Mentor Application
Attend an onboarding interview with the Student Services Coordinator
Complete the “Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders”
- Register for the Foundational Training Program in Portal
- Register for the LEARN course modules and complete the trainings in advance of participating in the in-person workshop. You will receive access to the LEARN course modules once you've registered for a synchronous workshop session.

Note: Interested mentors for Fall 2023/Winter 2024 must complete both the online LEARN course modules and attend the synchronous online training workshop prior to September 2023.

For more information contact Hayley Dutch, Student Services Coordinator: