Peer Mentors @ Think College VT
Peer mentors are the heart and soul of Think College Vermont
Think College students pair up with undergraduate UVM students while attending classes, learning skills, and socializing. These undergraduate students are known as peer mentors.
We hire peer mentors on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year, but are especially interested in talking with undergraduate UVM students who are available to begin work during the fall semester.
What will I do as peer mentor?
- Attend Think College meetings
- Pair up with Think College students to attend classes and other activities
- Attend Think College social activities
- Work with the Think College director and other peer mentors
How do I apply to be a peer mentor?
We hire peer mentors at the beginning of every semester. Please complete the application and return it to Bryan Dague via email: bryan.dague@uvm.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions About Being a Peer Mentor
Is this a paid position?
Yes. Think College Vermont peer mentors are paid through UVM's work-study office.
How many hours per week do peer mentors work at Think College?
The hours are flexible, and depend on the peer mentor's availability and schedule.
Is peer mentoring done virtually, or in person?
The majority of peer mentor work is done in person. Peer mentors attend UVM classes and social events with Think College students.
They also take part in a closed Think College Facebook group.
What are the qualifications for becoming a Think College peer mentor?
Think College peer mentors need to be fully enrolled UVM undergraduate students.