Peer Liaison Program

Program Description

Peer liaisons are upperclassmen who help connect first-year students to the wealth of support and programming initiatives based in the LGBTQ Resource Center, the University Chaplain’s Office, the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Afro-American Cultural Center, the Asian American Cultural Center, the La Casa Latino Cultural Center, and the Native American Cultural Center. This program will rely on the resources available at each center, and the peer liaisons will serve as a resource for first-year students and guide them to the services they need.

Qualifications:

• Yale College rising sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing who exhibit consistent, exemplary conduct
• A student who is receptive to feedback and open to new ideas, experiences, and different points of view
• A warm, friendly, individual who has the ability and sensitivity to work with a diverse population
• Someone who manages his/her time effectively and works well under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Role model, adviser, trusted mentor who establishes a meaningful learning relationship
• Empowers mentee to be engaged, responsible, and proactive citizen at Yale
• Referral agent for center/campus resources
• Provides social, academic, emotional support
• Helps new students transition to life at Yale
• Attends and participates in ongoing training and routine meetings with center directors

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Flexible scheduling from 5-10 hours per week
• Training, knowledge, and experience working with a diverse student population
• Develop and refine interpersonal, mediation, and peer counseling skills

List of 2013-2014 Peer Liaisons