IF YOU WANT A PEER MENTOR

What is a peer mentor?

A peer mentor is someone who will serve as a role model and guide for you; it is someone who can advise you and help you explore various aspects of college life including both academic and non-academic endeavors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate together in an SSS activity at least once a month
• Meet at least once a month for an outside activity
• Meet jointly with the Tutor/Mentor Coordinator on a regular basis

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES:

• Eat a meal together
• Meet for coffee
• See a movie
• Volunteer at a local service organization
• Join the reading program for Field Elementary
• Study together (a mentor may also serve as a tutor)
• Visit a library
• Travel to Jeff City, St. Louis, or Kansas City
• Go to a gym
• Hike or bike
• Visit Shelter Gardens
• View an art exhibit

If you think you would like a peer mentor, contact your SSS advisor or the Tutor/Mentor Coordinator (875-7628).  She will match your interests and goals with someone in the SSS program and arrange a meeting time.

IF YOU WANT TO BE A PEER MENTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 30 hours of college credit completed
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Good role-modeling skills
• A desire to help a fellow student succeed academically and personally

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate together in an SSS activity at least once a month
• Meet at least once a month for an activity outside of SSS
• Maintain written records
• Meet jointly with the Tutor/Mentor Coordinator on a regular basis

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES:

• Eat a meal together
• Meet for coffee
• See a movie
• Volunteer at a local service organization
• Join the reading program for Field Elementary
• Study together (a mentor may also serve as a tutor and receive tutor pay and points)
• Visit a library
• Travel to Jeff City, St. Louis, or Kansas City
• Go to a gym
• Hike or bike
• Visit Shelter Gardens
• View an art exhibit

COMPENSATION

• A monthly stipend of $30-$50 will be awarded depending upon the number and types of activities
• Points will be assigned towards Grant Awards

Please contact the Tutor/Mentor Coordinator at 875-7628 if you want more information or if you want to provide mentoring.