PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀPeer Mentoring
Peer Mentoring
The term mentor, in the traditional sense, means to be an advisor or supporter. For peer mentoring on a college campus, we think mentoring means more than that. It is about developing meaningful relationships that benefit all who are involved and should be considered a two-way street- where both learn from the other, improving the quality of life for all involved.
All PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudents are paired with peer mentors who will serve as natural supports in social, academic and employment situations. Our mentors work with students from 1 to 15 hours per week depending on the mentors' and students' schedules.
Peer mentors serve as friends, study buddies, advocates and role models for PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudents.
Peer Mentor Responsibilities
As a peer mentor, you’ll have several duties. You will work with students in a variety of settings during your scheduled times. The following is a list of peer mentor responsibilities.
Your Responsibilities as a Peer Mentor will Include:
- Support PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudents in social, independent living, and academic situations
- Help PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudents achieve their personal goals
- Participate in PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀevents
- Attend Peer Mentor Training
- Complete Peer Mentor logs
- Commit to scheduled work times
- Be a study buddy to a PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudent
- Advocate for diversity in the Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀcommunity
- Model appropriate behavior in all settings
- Set high expectations for PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudent and help them exceed those expectations
- Help PASSAGE Â鶹Ïà¹Ø±¨µÀstudents fit in USA’s campus and community
- Form and foster life-long friendships.
Apply to be a Peer Mentor
We are always accepting applications for peer mentors.
For more information, please email passageusa@southalabama.edu, or .
This project is funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post- Secondary Education Grant # P407A150076 and P407A200064.