Student Mentors

Mentoring in the Young ChangeMakers program is an opportunity for like-minded university students to help inspire the next generation of change makers through this unique on-campus experience. UQ Students selected as mentors play an invaluable role in motivating students through the program and sharing their own experiences of life as a UQ student.

Please note: this is a volunteer position. You will be provided with all necessary resources to carry out your role as well as accommodation and food for duration of camp.

Mentor Testimonial

"Being a mentor has been one of my most rewarding experiences at UQ! As a mentor, you get the chance to directly inspire and impact a future generation of school-leavers.

You also get the chance to develop great foundational skills and build amazing friendships with your fellow mentors. If you want to give back to your community, YoungChange Makers is the place to do it."

Sean Sorour (Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics)

The role of a YCM mentor

As a mentor, you are a role model for Young ChangeMakers and a trusted friend to guide them through their time in the program. YCM is unique in that many of the activities held during the camp are facilitated by the mentor team, ensuring valuable mentor-mentee interactions.
Mentors are selected for their approachability, enthusiasm, demonstrated leadership skills and academic performance. In addition, we hope that your ability to share your experience of transitioning from high school to university will provide invaluable insights for the students participating in the program.
Your journey as a mentor will assist in developing your confidence, leadership and teamwork skills, and no doubt, personal aspirations. Most of all, we hope that you feel part of something truly special.

Am I eligible to be a mentor?

What's involved?

This rewarding role is a volunteer position that involves working alongside Year 11 and 12 secondary school students. A mentor will:

act as a friendly, helpful and accessible point of contact for mentees,
be a positive role model,
supervise mentees during residential camps, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times,
facilitate an enjoyable educational experience,
share their experiences as a university student,
encourage student participation in all aspects of the program,
organise and facilitate mentor-led sessions,
assist the mentee to identify their strengths,
offer guidance, support and realistic advice as requested,
develop the leadership and interpersonal skills of mentees,
be a good listener and an effective communicator,
encourage mentees to pursue individual goals, highlight alternative pathways and open doors to new opportunities
build rapport and trust while being non-judgemental,
be respectful and culturally-aware,
appropriately and positively represent UQ,
treat conversations as confidential, unless to do so would endanger mentees,
be mature, professional, responsible and trustworthy, and
be prompt, timely and organised in all aspects of the role both prior to, during and after camp (e.g. efficient email communications, session preparation and other assigned tasks and activities, arriving on time in all activities, being organised with the resources you require).

Application process

1. Fill out an application form here

2. Applications close on Sunday 25 September 2022 at 5pm

3. Be notified of your application outcome by the Young ChangeMakers Program Coordinator by Wednesday 28 September 2022

4. Applicants who make it through to the next round will be required to attend a group interview on Tuesday 4 October 2022, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

5. If selected, you must be available for the duration of Sunday 27 November to Wednesday 30 November as well as training over several days in the w/c 21 November.