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LGBTQA Peer Mentor Application
Fall 2015
Due:
Please return a hard copy of your complete application packet to Derrick Gulley, the
Volunteer Coordinator in the LGBTQA Resource Center, Nebraska Union room 346.
Electronic Applications are accepted and can be submitted via email to
lgbtqa.programming@unl.edu
Important Dates
‘*’ indicates mandatory dates, if you are unable to attend any of these sessions you
MUST specify that during the application process. Once selected accommodations
cannot be made.
July 20th- Peer Mentor Applications Due (1:00 pm)
August 10th- Peer Mentor Selection Announced
August 22nd- Mentor Training Session # 1 (11:00 am- 4:00 pm)*
August 27th –Welcome Back Picnic (6:00 pm)*
September 3rd –LGBTQA Resource Fair*
Application Check list (The things that need to be submitted)
 Application
o Applicant Information sheet
o Reference Information
o Typed application questions
 Resume
 Current photograph
 Fall class schedule
LGBTQA Peer Mentor Application
Fall 2015 {updated 6-15-2015}
Position Description
Our goal is for all first Year LGBTQA + students to have a mentor. Mentors are students who are second year or
upper class students who: Identify as LGBTQA+, understand what it’s like to be new at UNL, and can help incoming
or first year students find the campus resources and opportunities available to help them be successful on campus.
Mentors are available to answer questions and help students participate in a number of group and community
events. Their primary responsibility is to assist new students with their social, and personal transition to UNL as a
Queer student. Each mentor will be responsible for mentoring one group of students.
Group Structure: Each mentor-mentee group has 5-8 scholars, including one mentor. The groups meet for
activities, attend events together and the mentor meets with each group member individually once a month. The
LGBTQA Student mentors are tasked with representing and promoting the LGBTQA+ Resource Center’s mission
and values both on and off campus. Mentor groups work together to help each other make a smooth transition
from high school to college and to help students become integrated with the LGBTQA student body and UNL
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Responsibilities
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Attend at least one on-campus event per month with mentee group
Hold at least (3) one on one sessions during the fall semester
Check in with mentees weekly (and be available to mentees on an as needed basis)
Expectations
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Schedule meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator to provide updates
Keep an open line of communication with the LGBTQA Resource Center Director and Staff
members
Abide by university policies and confidentiality rules
Qualifications
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Must be a second year or upper-class student in good academic standing (2.5 GPA min)
Have excellent communication and leadership skills
Be reliable and demonstrate follow through with all commitments
Desired Characteristics
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Warm, welcoming and non-judgmental personality
Balanced social and academic performance
Practices good time management and study habits
Desires to make personal and professional connections with peers
Benefits
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Personal and professional development
Contribute to the betterment of your peers, community and campus.
Adapted from the W. H. Thompson Learning Community Mentor Application 2015-2016
LGBTQA Peer Mentor Application
Fall 2015 {updated 6-15-2015}
Date____/____/____
Applicant Information
Name____________________________________ NUID_______________________
Email____________________________________ Cell phone number________________________
Date of Birth______/________/________
Address____________________________________________________________
City____________________________________
State_________________ Zip________________
Campus Residence___________________________________________________________________
Academic Information
Major_______________________________
Cumulative GPA_______________________
Current Year 2nd , 3rd, 4th, 5th (Please circle one)
College______________________________
Dream Career/ Job _______________________
Optional Demographic Information
Please check all that apply, demographics will be used to match mentors with mentees.
Pronouns Used
(he/his) ( she/her) (they/them)(Optional Identity______________)
Ethnic Identity
White
African American/ Black
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
Bi- or Multi-ethnic/racial
Hispanic/ Latino
Middle Eastern/ North African
Reference Information
Name
Please provide 3 academic or professional references
Relationship
Phone Number
Email
Fall Employment Information
Job Title ___________________________________________
Company/Department ___________________________________________
Hours per week scheduled ___________________________________________
LGBTQA Peer Mentor Application
Fall 2015 {updated 6-15-2015}
Application Questions
Please type answers and attach to application once complete
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Short Essay Questions
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What unique qualities and interests do you possess that will make you a successful
mentor?
What is most appealing to you about the opportunity to serve as an LGBTQA Peer
mentor?
Briefly describe any experience you’ve had working with young people in either a
professional or volunteer capacity. If you have no experience, what skills could you
share with a young person?
Short Answer Questions
1. Please describe your previous and current involvement with the LGBTQA Resource Center (this
may also include involvement with Spectrum, oSTEM or The Change).
2. What are your strengths? Please provide examples or details for each strength.
3. List 3 areas that present challenges for you or, areas you need or want to improve on and why?
4. What is the number one thing people working with you should know?
5. What kind of extracurricular activities were you involved in as a high school student and what
did you gain from those activities?
6. Please list any campus organizations that you are involved in.
7. Are you available to attend the mandatory sessions listed on the cover page of this application?
If there is a date that you cannot attend, please list it and explain why.
Final Steps
Please attach the following to your application:
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A current photo of yourself
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An updated copy of your Resume
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A copy of your class schedule for the fall semester
Submit your application by July 20th, 2015
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You may submit a hard copy of your application to the LGBTQA Resource Center NU 346.
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Or you can email an electric copy to the Volunteer Coordinator@ lgbtqa.programming@unl.edu.