Information for Mentors
Previous mentors comment that they have gained as much from the program as they give to it - and they're not just talking about the free food! There are a number of inherent rewards which motivate students to volunteer for this role.
2011 Feedback
If you have been a mentor in the 2011 SmoothStart program, we'd love to hear back from you to see how we've done. Feedback in previous years has helped to shape future programs. Please follow the link to complete the feedback form.
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What Peer Mentoring offers you
Being a peer mentor for the University of Adelaide's SmoothStart program offers you the opportunity to:
- Improve your leadership skills
- Enhance your self confidence
- Develop skills that contribute to our Graduate attributes;
- Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication
- A committment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community
- A committment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community
- An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities
- Increase your own knowledge of University resources and services
- Engage in the University community
- Get to know other staff and mentors
- Increase your chances to find work opportunities within the Uni
- Gain formal recognition of your skills through a certificate and presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the program
- Receive a cash reward at the end of the program as a thank you for participating in the five core activities
- Have fun!
Mentor Experience
“ I speak regularly to two of my mentees from first year mentoring who are going strong at uni and loving it. The program was there to support them. ”
“ I just know that SmoothStart will continue to help students. ”
“ It was an enjoyable experience and I learnt some great skills for the future. ”
“ I felt good knowing that I helped someone in a similar position that I was in. ”
“ All the meetings were fun and laid back and the free food was always welcome. ”
“ I got to make friends with a new bunch of people - both mentees and mentors. Being able to help other people overcome first day jitters was good too. ”
“ I gained confidence in leading and encouraging a group of people that I didn’t know well initially. ”
