International Student Mentor
Volunteer Application: Summer/Fall 2012
The International Student Mentors will be assigned a group of 10-15 new incoming
students from overseas! Mentors will be the primary point person to provide the personal
attention and guidance required for a new international student to successfully transition to
the UR and to US life. Your commitment time will vary. In the spring semester you will
attend a training session. During the summer you will answer questions and posting on FB.
At the end of the summer you will be expected to return early, as training begins on (Aug
20th.)
You will be expected to assist with international student move in and activities
throughout orientation week. Once classes begin and through the first two months of the
semester you will continue your connection with the mentees and the progress of your
mentees by keeping in touch, utilizing postings on FB, leading a group activity once a week
and checking in with the program director. If you are chosen for this important leadership
position you will be expected to:
Complete training:

Cross Cultural Mentor Training I, in Spring semester

Student Orientation Volunteer Training, August 20st

Cross Cultural Mentor Training II, August 21st
Responsibilities:

Answer email questions during the summer (your picture and bio will be posted
online)
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Contact assigned mentees 1-2 times a week during the semester with events,
activities and encouragement
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Submit status reports to Program Director
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Design social activities including end of transition program wrap up party

Act as a general orientation volunteer for activities mandated by the orientation
committee
Attend with Mentees:

International student move in day, August 22nd
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Evening activities on August 22nd (dinner and fun activity)

Aug. 23rd Expo and shopping trip
 Attend or create one social activity per week when school begins to attend as a group
(meet for lunch, attend an event, etc.)
Application for International Student Mentor Volunteer Position
Part 1 of 4: Personal Information:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Student ID#: ___________________________
Class Year _____________
Email:________________________________________________________________
Local Information:
CPU Box: ______________________________
Residence Hall: ________________________________________
Local Phone: ___________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________
Are you a candidate to be a Resident Advisor, D’Lion or Freshman Fellow for
2012-2013?
YES
NO
Have you volunteered with previous Orientation Programs at UR?
YES
NO
If yes, what specific role did you have during Orientation?
Permanent Home Information:
Street Address: _______________________________________________
City: _________________________ State/Country: _________
Postal Code: _______________
Academic Information:
Major(s): _____________________________________________________________
Minor(s) & Clusters:__________________________________________________
Cumulative GPA as of Fall 2011: ___________________________
Did you enter as a Transfer Student? YES
NO
Part 2 of 4: Personal Statement
Please attach a one page personal statement explaining why you are interested
in this volunteer position.
Be sure to include the following:

Do you have any cross-cultural experiences or interests?

How will you shape new international students first impressions
and experiences to be positive and fulfilling?

Can you be relied upon to act as a friend, leader, and a
representative of the UR to these new students?
You may want to include the following:

What was your first semester experience like?
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How can you use your experience to help others?

What would be one or two of the most rewarding aspects of being
an International Student Mentor?
Part 3 of 4: Attachments
In addition to the personal information and personal statement attach:
A). Class and/or Commitment Schedule for scheduling of an individual
interview
B). Resume: Be sure to include your campus or community activities
Part 4 of 4: References
Two names of references are required to complete your application. These should be
from members of the academic community and or/workplace professionals who know
your qualifications. At least one recommendation must be from a full time University
Faculty/Staff member. You are responsible for letting your reference know we may be
contacting them in the next 2-4 weeks. Please ask the references to sign this form to
indicate they have agreed to be your reference.
Please list the two people who will be completing the forms:
Reference 1:
Name:
______________________________________________________
Title:
______________________________________________________
Phone#:
______________________________________________________
Email:
______________________________________________________
How do you know this reference? _________________________________
Signature of reference: ___________________________________________
Reference 2:
Name:
______________________________________________________
Title:
______________________________________________________
Phone#:
______________________________________________________
Email:
______________________________________________________
How do you know this reference? _________________________________
Signature of reference: ___________________________________________
Submit all 4 parts of this application to the front desk at College Center for Academic
Support in Lattimore 312 by March 19th.
Email Molly Jolliff: molly.jolliff@rochester.edu for questions!