UQ is seeking undergraduate students with a passion for helping others to become volunteer UQ Student Mentors for secondary school students.
Acting Manager of Prospective Student Programs Kim Lyons said the University was seeking Student Mentor volunteers for two initiatives launched in 2009 —the UQ Young Achievers Program and the UQ Young Scholars Program.
“Being a Student Mentor is a rewarding experience,” she said.
“We’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated UQ students aged 18 or older who are interested in volunteering their time to assist UQ in delivering life-changing programs to secondary school students aged 15-17.
“We’re looking for male and female Student Mentors from a variety of backgrounds, geographic regions, study areas and year levels.”
Ms Lyons said Student Mentors played an important role in both programs, and in sharing their UQ experiences with prospective students.
“It’s an opportunity to improve your leadership potential, develop your interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills and work in a dynamic group environment,” she said.
“All of these activities will enhance mentors’ personal resumes and demonstrate their commitment to helping others.”
Senior Student Mentor Alex Metcalf said the team of Student Mentors he had worked with were “an amazing bunch”.
“They become great friends and networking contacts which is always handy while at university,” he said.
“Above all, the school students who are selected for these programs are switched on and are going to go on and do amazing things in the future – which can be quite inspiring for us as Mentors also.”
Up to 22 Mentors are required for the UQ Young Scholars Program. They must be available to attend a five-day residential camp at the end of November/early December and a two-day residential camp in June 2011. Mentors will be responsible for inspiring high-achieving, well-rounded participants.
Mentors for the UQ Young Achievers Program will undertake a long-term and ongoing commitment to motivate, inspire and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds as they achieve personal goals, complete Year 12 and transition to UQ. Up to 35 Mentors are required.
Mentor applications for the UQ Young Scholars Program and UQ Young Achievers Program close on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
Details: www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars/mentors www.uq.edu.au/youngachievers/mentors
