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University of Dundee
- VO102631
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information. If you've been at the University for a year or more and would like to become a Peer Connector, as part of the Peer Connections service, we would love to hear from you.
Working in small teams, Peer Connectors take on a variety of tasks such as:
o Welcoming new students
o Answering questions and showing students where to go
o Assisting at induction and social events
o Helping new students settle in · Buddying and mentoring
o Meeting regularly with students who need further support or information
o Acting as informal mentors - offering ideas
o Facilitating buddy groups for new students · Organising and promoting
o Distributing publicity materials for Student Services in relation to services or campaigns, for example, health, volunteering.
o Organising or assisting at social events for students. · Listening
Experience required
- Minimum of one year study within University of Dundee as an undergraduate student or previous study in another University if Postgraduate
- Friendly and approachable
- Interested in helping people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, or willingness to work on these
- Ability to handle any issues in a calm manner
- Ability to volunteer flexibly
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge and awareness of university service, Dundee city and student life as a whole.
Travel details
University of Dundee campus – MUST BE A CURRENT UOD STUDENT TO ACCESS THIS OPPORTUNITY
Travel expenses
Please note - no expenses are payable for this opportunity.
Support
Training details
Training will take 2 hours and can be offered online or in person. Training will cover the following topics
*Student Services information
*Interpersonal and listening skills
*Confidentiality
*Student Issues and referrals
*Personal safety/boundary setting
Restrictions
Must be a current University of Dundee student if they want to volunteer as this is an in university volunteering opportunity.
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Peer Connections with University of Dundee
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Kathryn Leitch, University of Dundee
Kathryn Leitch, University of Dundee
Email address: peerconnections@dundee.ac.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Dundee:
Contact name: Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
Email address: volunteer@dvva.scot
Phone: 01382 305705
Thank you for registering your interest in Peer Connections with University of Dundee.
University of Dundee and University of Dundeehave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO102631.