The Foundation for Success Program is hiring Peer Mentors to train Spring Quarter to begin work in the Fall. Applications are due by Thursday, April 12th. You will also need to obtain letters of recommendation from faculty or campus staff, or others who can attest to your leadership ability, which are also due at the time of submission. You can pick up an application from the IP Front Desk or download it here. The application and additional requested materials must be turned in to Mary Butcher in the IVD building by 5:00 pm on Friday, April 13th. If you have any questions please call 253-833-9111 xt 2183 or email mbutcher@greenriver.edu.

Christopher Soekinto, a business major from Indonesia, encourages students to apply for the position. Here he shares his experience as a Peer Mentor: “Being a peer mentor is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. This has taught me to be responsible, not just for myself, but for others. Furthermore, it’s not only about giving help and information to the students, we also learn from them. In the working world, being accountable is essential. That is to say, I believe that students should have this experience to prepare them for the future.”

 Job description: Peer Mentors assist first quarter International Students to make positive connections with campus staff and resources.  Attendance at all assigned activities is required – dependability is a must!  Each week Peer Mentors work 3 -5 hours and they are available to their assigned students to answer questions via text/email during the week.  Successful completion of this paid position will result in a tremendous job and college recommendation letter.  Peer Mentors work in teams to support students and one another – this experience will be very fun and rewarding!