FOR MENTEES:
Application
Am I eligible for the program?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Is this completely free?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Is there a limited number of spots for the program?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Do I need good grades to join the program?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What is my commitment?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Do I need to reapply every quarter?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Matchmaking
How do I match with a mentor?
As part of the application process, you will be invited to select up to 5 mentors in order of preference. Our administrators will then, taking into account your preferences, match a mentor to you. It is at this stage that they will create a chat room for you and your mentor on Nynja in preparation for an introductory meeting.
What if I need help with a subject my mentor cannot help me with?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What happens if a mentor I want to work with is not available anymore?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Logistics
How does the quarter system work?
We have divided the year into 4 quarters, as below:
Q1: 1st Jan – 31st Mar
Q2: 1st Apr – 30th Jun
Q3: 1st Jul – 30th Sep
Q4: 1st Oct – 31st Dec
Each mentorship will be effective for the quarter, with, of course, the option of renewal at the end of each quarter conditional upon the mentor still being available.
How will meetings be conducted?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
Can my friend join me for meetings?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What if I want to quit during the quarter?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What if I don’t have a stable Internet connection?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What if I don’t have a device that supports Google Meet?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
What if I can’t meet during the week?
All current students in Peer2Peer-affiliated schools are eligible for the program
FOR MENTORS:
Application
Do I have to reapply in the next quarter?
There is no need to reapply. If you are continuing a mentorship with an existing mentee, please sign the agreement form again to renew it for the upcoming quarter. If you are taking on a new mentee, please also sign an agreement form. We will circulate agreement forms at the end of every quarter for this purpose.
Do I need a recommendation?
There is no need to reapply. If you are continuing a mentorship with an existing mentee, please sign the agreement form again to renew it for the upcoming quarter. If you are taking on a new mentee, please also sign an agreement form. We will circulate agreement forms at the end of every quarter for this purpose.
How old do I have to be?
There is no need to reapply. If you are continuing a mentorship with an existing mentee, please sign the agreement form again to renew it for the upcoming quarter. If you are taking on a new mentee, please also sign an agreement form. We will circulate agreement forms at the end of every quarter for this purpose.
Do I need any qualifications?
There is no need to reapply. If you are continuing a mentorship with an existing mentee, please sign the agreement form again to renew it for the upcoming quarter. If you are taking on a new mentee, please also sign an agreement form. We will circulate agreement forms at the end of every quarter for this purpose.
Training
What does it mean to be in training?
All mentors start their time in Peer2Peer ‘in training’ under the guidance of a lead mentor. They will be required to shadow 1 meeting per month and substitute for the lead mentor to take a meeting once per month. Training will take place for at least 3 months. This will give them some opportunity to familiarise themselves with Peer2Peer before they ‘graduate’ and take on mentees of their own.
Can I fail my mentor training?
All mentors start their time in Peer2Peer ‘in training’ under the guidance of a lead mentor. They will be required to shadow 1 meeting per month and substitute for the lead mentor to take a meeting once per month. Training will take place for at least 3 months. This will give them some opportunity to familiarise themselves with Peer2Peer before they ‘graduate’ and take on mentees of their own.
How do I graduate?
All mentors start their time in Peer2Peer ‘in training’ under the guidance of a lead mentor. They will be required to shadow 1 meeting per month and substitute for the lead mentor to take a meeting once per month. Training will take place for at least 3 months. This will give them some opportunity to familiarise themselves with Peer2Peer before they ‘graduate’ and take on mentees of their own.
Mentorship and Preparation
What should I do if my mentee does not show up?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
How should I prepare for my classes?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
What if my mentee doesn’t show their face?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
What does it mean to be a secondary mentor?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
How do I become a lead mentor?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
Do my meetings have to be strictly tutoring?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
How many mentees can I take, as a lead or secondary mentor?
If a mentee fails to communicate or show up for a scheduled meeting, please allow 15-20 minutes of waiting time. If the mentee still fails to communicate by then, please let the admin know and the absence will be recorded.
Miscellaneous
Do I get paid?
No, sorry. This is a nonprofit organization.
How can I contribute more to Peer2Peer?
No, sorry. This is a nonprofit organization.
