Mentor new students and help them get off to a good start | MyNews | Seneca Students

Looking to make a difference in September? 

Why not become a peer mentor? 

Student Life is recruiting mentors to help new students settle into campus life. 

Mentors must be full-time students, in good academic standing and have completed at least one semester at Seneca. 

The volunteer positions are for one semester and require a commitment of about three to five hours a week. 

Mentors will offer support to at least 10 students, attend weekly meetings and provide referrals and information to help new students adjust to campus life. 

It’s a great opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, to expand your network and to give back to the community. 

In addition, mentors are eligible to apply for the Margie Bader Mentoring Leadership Award, which goes to an outstanding mentor who has demonstrated leadership skills and enhanced student life.  

Student Life looks for mentors from all programs and on all campuses.  

Applications for peer mentors will be open from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 18. And virtual interviews will be held from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25.  

There will be two mandatory training sessions — one virtual on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and one in-person on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Newnham Campus.  

Mentorships begin with the Fall Term, the week of Tuesday, Sept. 2.