How to apply to become a mentor | Peer Support Scheme

Application

Statistics Mentor

Part of our “Statistics Success” scheme

Essential Criteria

Level 1 = Successful completion of Investigating Psychology

Level 2: Successful completion of Semester 1 Research Methods and Data Analysis

Be a Member of WAP

Be at least a Level 5 student in academic year 2019-2020

Indicative Tasks

Attend relevant induction and training
Work with staff and other Peer Mentors to develop online statistics tutorials
Work with staff and other Peer Mentors to develop support guides
Attend statistics surgeries and support sessions within modules, as appropriate
Support the organisation and be present for any additional optional statistics surgeries
Be willing to support any evaluation activities of the scheme
Communicate the Statistics Success scheme to the Psychology student community
Make all developed resources available for the Department to use

Level 6 students only

21st Century Skills Mentor

Part of our “21st Century Skills Success” Scheme

Essential Criteria

Level 1 = Full attendance at Essential Skills in Applied Psychology sessions

Level 2: Participation in Essential Skills in Applied Psychology group work

Be a Member of WAP

Be at least a Level 5 student in academic year 2019-2020

Indicative Tasks

Attend relevant induction and training
Be a Peer Mentor attached to a year 1 workshop group for students in their Essential Skills in Applied Psychology group project tasks
Be present during exhibition events when year 1 students are showcasing their work
Work with tutors to design learning activities for forthcoming students
Be involved in training and interviewing new cohorts of Peer Mentors, and developing resources
Communicate the 21st Century Skills scheme to the Psychology student community
Make all developed resources available for the Department to use
Be willing to support any evaluation activities of the scheme