Vantage Peer Mentors

The Vantage Peer Mentors are a group of Vantage College alumni who are passionate about fostering social connections and providing peer support to Vantage One students. Their responsibilities include event-planning, assisting international students with first-year transition, leading communications campaigns, and working closely with Vantage staff and faculty members on student engagement initiatives. The Vantage Peer Mentors also share their UBC experience and connect students with resources and support to help them navigate campus life.

Applications are now extended to Sun, Mar 10, 2024.

If you require accommodations

The Peer Programs Program Advisors would like to recognize that being able to participate in student leadership opportunities is a privilege. The weekly commitment for each Peer Program varies in length but may not be possible for some students who need accommodations based on chronic health conditions, disabilities, mental health, and/or other lived experiences. If you have specific accommodations for your ability to participate and contribute to the program, please connect with the Program Advisor to discuss what accommodations can be made for your particular situation.

Please review the 2024/25 Vantage Peer Mentors Position Description (pdf) for more details on the position.

For the application, you will be required to respond to 3 short answer questions as a part of the application: 

1. Why do you want to be involved as a student leader? 
2. What do you hope to learn through the role? 
3. Please identify 2 to 3 strengths and/or qualities that will help you in the role. Be sure to refer to your past experiences that have helped you develop them.