Wayfinders Peer Mentor Information

Wayfinders at Fresno State is seeking Fresno State students to serve as Peer Mentors to our current students. Wayfinders is a post-secondary program for students with an intellectual disability. In the role of a peer mentor, you will be matched to a Wayfinders student with similar interests and will support them integrating onto campus and into the community through a mixture of social activities, general one on one get-togethers and events. Peer mentors will be paired with a student or group of students, where they can engage socially s and build social connections to the campus community.

A Wayfinders peer mentor should be:
A currently registered Fresno State Student
Motivated and reliable
Excited to meet new people
Provide friendly and patient peer support
Available to meet with partnered student at least 30 minutes per week
Open to attending activities (movie nights, games, etc.) with partnered student
Able to attend an info session (details to follow)

Contact Jada Beacom, Community Inclusion Coordinator for any questions or concerns.

jbeacom@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559-278-0224 (office)

Wayfinders Peer Mentor Application

Date * +

Last Name *

First Name *

Academic Standing *

Major/Program/Area of Study *

Volunteer Semester *

Student ID Number

E-mail Address (Fresno State E-mail preferred) *

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Mobile Phone *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Which virtual meeting platforms are you familiar/comfortable using? *

Are you open to mentoring more than one student? *

What interests you in working with Wayfinders for volunteer work? *

Have you had experience with individuals with disabilities? If yes, please explain: *

In order for us to attempt to match you with a student, you have common interests with, please share a little about your hobbies or interests: *

Please list any organizations, clubs, community service, student government or other activities you are involved in: *

Use this box to add any questions or comments that you might have: *

Have you ever been convicted of a sexual crime or child abuse? *

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

If you have a felony conviction, please explain if not please skip to the following question.

Do you give permission to be filmed or photographed and for your name to be used for the purpose of promoting the Wayfinders Program at Fresno State? *

Anticipated Start Date * +

Anticipated End Date * +

Number of hours per week: *

Availability (Provide ALL days/times you will be available to complete hours throughout the week) *

Emergency Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Electronic Signature and Submission

I affirm that all information on this application is complete and true.

Peer Mentor Applicant: Please read the statement above and sign below. *

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