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 Young ChangeMakers mentor has been my most fulfilling experience at university. Having attended the camp as both a mentee and mentor, I have been able to experience the direct impact of mentors from both perspectives. As a mentor, you get the chance to make a meaningful impact on future students.

It is also a fantastic opportunity to develop strong connections with your fellow mentors and university staff. If you are looking for a way to get involved with the UQ community, Young ChangeMakers is the way to go.”

Joshua Griffiths (Bachelor of Biomedical Science)

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. 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 24 September 2023 at 5pm

3. Be notified of your application outcome by the Young ChangeMakers Program Coordinator by Wednesday 27 September 2023

4. Applicants who make it through to the next round will be required to attend a group interview on Tuesday 3 October 2023, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

5. If selected, you must be available for the duration of Sunday 26 November to Wednesday 29 November as well as training over two days in the w/c 20 November.