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Who Can Join? 

Mentors: 

• Currently enrolled at HÂþ»­ and in at least your second term of studies.
• Preference will be given to students who has lived experience as an international student or indigenous student.
• Past student leadership experience is considered beneficial.
• Maintain good academic standing.
• Respectful communication skills, positive attitude, commitment, and flexibility.
• Able to manage time and responsibilities effectively.
• A desire to help others overcome challenges and barriers to success!
• Interested in sharing in and learning about Indigenous culture and building connections to other cultures.

Mentees: 

• All students  

Why Join?

For Mentors:

• Honorarium of $800.
• Volunteer and student leadership experience for resume
• Certificate of Participation in HÂþ»­ Peer/Nitap Mentor Program
• Being a valued part of the Student Services team and given the opportunity to provide meaningful feedback, participate in planning of cultural experiences network and develop new friendships.

For Mentees:

Will be guided by a Peer/Nitap Mentor who is a fellow student that has similar life/study experiences and who will answer questions about cultural support and student services available on campus and in the community. The Peer/Nitap mentors work in partnership with the Student Services team and will have the opportunity to network and develop transformative relationships with mentees.

Expectations for Mentors 

• Be available to answer general questions about HÂþ»­ and navigating College.
• Help to facilitate meaningful connections to community resources and peer groups
• Facilitate regular one-on-one, or one to group, outreach sessions to mentees via in-person or virtual meetings, emails, WhatsApp, and MS Teams
• Attend the 'Peer/Nitap Mentor Training'
• Helping to organize cultural awareness events focusing on culture, history and heritage; organized by Student Success Coaches and fellow mentors.
• Assisting with online and/or campus-based communication, events and resource sharing.
• Invite mentees to Orientation, workshops and student engagement activities.
• Peer/Nitap Mentors are representatives of HÂþ»­ and are expected to act in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct (nbcc.ca)

Time Commitment for Mentors

• Commitment to work in the Peer/Nitap Mentor Position for one academic term  
• Peer/Nitap Mentors are expected to mentor a group of first-term students throughout a mentoring period   
• Peer Mentors are expected to be available for 5-8 hours per week for 10 weeks  
• Nitap Mentors will offer 3-5 hours per week for 12 weeks and be actively engaged with the Elder Resource program and lunchtime cultural activities. 

Interested?

• Mentor Registration: Winter 2025 mentor application is closed.
• Sign Up to be connected with a Peer Mentor:

Contact success@nbcc.ca for any questions.