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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:
- Email: hdutch@uwaterloo.ca
- Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 41618
- In-person (by appointment): Needles Hall North, 1st Floor, Room 1401