APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

To foster the development of friendships between CrossingPoints students and their UA counterparts, the CrossingPoints program pairs UA undergraduate students with similar interest areas to serve as mentors to the CrossingPoints students. Mentors can work between 5-20 hours per week in different capacities and in different Tiers of the program. In the Tier 1 program, mentors spend at least 5 hours a-week with their mentee exploring experiences of shared interests such as going into the community or just grabbing lunch on campus. This mentoring program not only establishes friendships among the mentor-mentee pairs, but also supports the CrossingPoints student in acquiring skills for accessing integrated community and exercising age-appropriate social skills. Additionally, in the Tier 2 program, selected undergraduate students play a critical role as mentors in supporting CrossingPoints students in academic, employment, and daily living areas. Mentors within the Tier 2 program can spend between 10-20 hours per week in thier mentorships. Likewise, in Tier 3, mentors support students academically, socially, and with becoming more independent throughout their college experience. Tier 3 mentors can spend up to 20 hours per week working with the students on these goals.
 
If you are interested in becoming a CrossingPoints Mentor, please complete and submit the application.
  • Mentor applications are accepted at any time, but interviews will be held on the specific dates for each semester. Once your application is received, CrossingPoints will reach out regarding the day/time of your interview.
  • Fall and Spring mentors are hired for 5 -20 hours and are assigned specific CPP students to mentor in either Tier 1 or Tier 3.  Job responsibilities vary, depending on assignment.
  • Summer Mentors are hired for 10-20 hours and are assigned to specific times for various employment, academic, social, and independent living supports. 
  • Mentor training will be mandatory each semester. Dates/Times are TBD. 
  • If you have never been a mentor with CrossingPoints (Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3), complete the New Mentor Application below. You will be contacted regarding an interview time on the date specified above.
  • If you have mentored with CrossingPoints in the past and are applying for a different semester, complete the Returning Mentor Application below. Interviews are not necessary for returning mentors, but may be requested.