How can I become a mentor?
If you qualify to become a Peer Mentor, you will automatically receive an email from the Peer Mentoring team inviting you to send in an expression of interest.
What do I need to do to qualify?
To become a Peer Mentor for undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework programs, you must:
- Be a high-achieving student with grades of 75%+ in any of our supported courses.
- Have completed these courses in the past 12 months.
- Be interested in developing your leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note: places are limited and not all applicants are guaranteed a spot
If you meet these conditions, you will need to:
- Attend compulsory training on the date and time specified by the team.
- Obtain a voluntary or paid Working With Children Check (Melbourne mentors).
Invitations will be sent out in February and June for their respective semesters.
What is the time commitment?
The mentoring program officially runs from Week 1 to Week 11 of each semester, during which you’ll volunteer your time to support students as needed. We understand you may have times when you are busy with your own work, so you will have control over if you are seen as ‘Available’ ‘Busy’ or ‘Away’ on the Vygo app. Some mentors with more availability may remain accessible outside of the official program dates to provide continued support to students.
Learn more about becoming a Peer Mentor in the Volunteer Activity Description (PDF, 190KB).
Why become an RMIT Peer Mentor?
As a Peer Mentor, you can make a real difference in another student’s university journey, offering guidance and support when they need it most.
Along the way, you’ll:
- Develop highly sought-after skills like communication, leadership, time management, and facilitation.
- Strengthen your knowledge of your study area while building confidence in your abilities.
- Enhance your résumé with valuable experience that sets you apart from the crowd.
- Gain access to opportunities, such as networking events and college activities, helping you grow personally and professionally.
Volunteering as a Peer Mentor also contributes toward the RMIT Plus program
Email peer.mentoring@rmit.edu.au if you have any questions about becoming a mentor.
