It's nice for my mentors to know that I am someone who can relate to their situation.
We welcome applications from students from a wide range of backgrounds, but especially those with experience of studying abroad themselves.
Become a Global Chums mentor
Join the biggest mentoring scheme across the University, meet new people, gain new experiences, all whilst enhancing your CV!
Benefits of being a Global Chums Mentor
- Help a new student to enjoy their new University of Exeter life, meet new faces and even make new friends from around the world
- Develop leadership, cultural awareness, communication, problem solving and organisational skills - it looks great on your CV!
- Share your own experiences and make some new ones
- Get recognition for your volunteering through the Exeter Award
How do I apply to become a Mentor?
Click on the tab below for the scheme on your campus:
Global Chums Exeter - Become a Mentor September 2023
We welcome applications from any student who would like to be a Global Chums mentor (volunteer post), but especially welcome applications from international and EU students, as well as those returning from Study Abroad themselves.
If you would like to be considered as a Chum Mentor, it is essential that you are committed to the whole 6 week programme (starting week 1, 25 September 2023). This means you should:
- Complete peer mentor training
- Email your Chum and reply to their emails and questions
- Join the Global Chums Exeter Facebook Group
- Attend the ‘Meet Your Mentor’ event in week 1 and ongoing social events throughout term 1 - the scheme is only ever as successful as its mentors!
- Respond to the Global Chums Exit Questionnaire
Benefits of being a Global Chums Mentor:
- Help a new student to enjoy their new University of Exeter life, meet new faces and even make new friends from around the world
- Develop leadership, cultural awareness, communication, problem solving and organisational skills - it looks great on your CV!
- Share your own experiences and make some new ones
- Get recognition for your volunteering through the Exeter Award
If you would like more information before applying come to one of our zoom drop in sessions
- Tuesday 18 April, 4-5pm (GMT), Meeting ID: 922 7482 1656, Password: 764411
Click here to apply to be a mentor for September 2023 programme.
Closing date for mentor applications: 30 June 2023.
The information given here will solely be used by the Global Chums Coordinators for the purpose of Global Chums and will not be passed on to any third party, for any other purposes.
Please contact globalchums@exeter.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Global Chums Coordinator Post (Paid)
Global Chums Cornwall – Become a Mentor
We welcome applications from any student who would like to be a Global Chums mentor, but especially welcome applications from international and EU students, as well as those returning from Study Abroad themselves.
If you would like to be considered as a Chum Mentor, it is essential that you are committed to the whole programme. This means you should:
- Complete the training
- Email your Chum and reply to their emails and questions
- Join the Global Chums Cornwall Facebook Group
- Attend the ‘Meet Your Mentor’ event and ongoing social events throughout the year- the scheme is only ever as successful as its mentors!
- Respond to the Global Chums Exit Questionnaire
Benefits of being a Global Chums Mentor:
- Help a new student to enjoy their new University of Exeter life, meet new faces and even make new friends from around the world
- Develop leadership, cultural awareness, communication, problem solving and organisational skills - it looks great on your CV!
- Share your own experiences and make some new ones
- Get recognition for your volunteering through the Exeter Award
Apply today by completing the form below
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