Interested in supporting new students as they transition to life at Uni? We’re always on the lookout for students who would make great Peer Mentors!
» The perks of being a Peer Mentor
- You get to help new students find their feet in their first few months at Uni
- Gain leadership training and experience and an opportunity to grow and learn about yourself as a person
- Become eligible for the Melbourne Plus program digital credential and demonstrate your People Leadership to future employers
- Develop your interpersonal, communication and group facilitation skills
- Make new friends and meet new people from a variety of backgrounds
- Gain a deeper understanding of cultural differences and diversity
Applications
Applications to become a Melbourne Peer Mentor for 2026 will open late August 2025.
Check back on this page for more details.
Find out if you're eligible
How can I become a Peer Mentor?
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To become a Peer Mentor, you need to be:
- A current University of Melbourne student In good academic standing (not at risk)
- A student with no history of academic misconduct
- Located in Melbourne and able to lead sessions in person
- Able to attend Peer Mentor training and lead five group sessions per semester (approximately 20 hours per semester)
Desirable:
- Experience as a mentor (in MPMP or another program)
- Experience as a mentee (in MPMP or another program)
- Participation in co-curricular activities (for example, clubs and societies)
- Have attended at least one Academic Mentoring meeting or intend to do so within the first three weeks of semester.
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As a Peer Mentor, you’ll need to commit to volunteering approximately 20 hours of your time each semester, which will include:
- Training and development to build your skills and networks
- Leading five group sessions with your mentees
- Maintaining regular contact with your mentees between sessions
- Submitting session attendance and providing feedback
- Positively representing the program throughout semester.
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Applications to become a Melbourne Peer Mentor for 2026 will open late August 2025.
Check back on this page for more details.