Become a Student Mentor

We are now accepting applications.

Thank you for your interest in the Student Mentor role. Applications are now open for undergraduate GCU students who wish to work in 2025. All applications should be made online by Monday 6^th January 2025.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mentors.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on others while enhancing your own skills and experiences? Look no further!

Why become a Widening Participation and Outreach Student Mentor?

Becoming a Widening Participation and Outreach Student Mentor offers a fantastic opportunity to not only give back to your local community but also to develop essential core and employability skills. As a Widening Participation and Outreach Student Mentor, you will experience increased engagement with your course and the wider university. Here's what you can expect:

• Widening participation: Work with a range of diverse groups, including local nursery, primary and secondary school students and their families, senior phase pupils and college students considering higher education
• Role model and GCU representative: Act as a role model and representative for your course and GCU, delivering activities that will boost confidence, core skills, and lifelong learning aspirations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of £12.60 per hour (the real Living Wage) for your valuable contributions
• Flexible working hours that fit around your studies
• Have an impact on the lives of others and the GCU local community
• Gain valuable work experience and develop skills that will enhance your CV
• Meet, socialise and network with students from different departments and courses
• Eligibility to join the 'GCU Student Leaders Programme'
• Opportunity to participate in the 'Common Good Award'.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, but we're particularly keen to hear from:

• GCU undergraduate students
• Graduates from GCU Connect, School Connect, or Caledonian Club schools
• Students who have progressed to GCU from study at college
• Students who have progressed to GCU from a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)
• Students from FOCUS West schools
• Care experienced students.