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Become a mentor

MATES Graduation



Is mentoring for you?

We are looking for reliable, committed mentors who genuinely want to see young people succeed and develop. 

Mentoring is a rewarding experience helping to guide young futures. It is also valuable work experience.

MATES has around 106 mentor positions to fill. Mentors need to be in tertiary study in Auckland, at least 2nd Year, with transcripts, references, and a clean Police record. We accept students from any tertiary institution.

Mentors need to be available 2-3 hours per week for each young person they mentor. (Mentors can mentor students at more than one school; mentors are paid per student, per week).

  

We are now accepting new mentor applications for 2023

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the online application form by clicking the button below...

APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

You will be prompted to upload:

  1. Your CV and Cover Letter (Must cover all work history over the last 5 years as applicable)

  2. Student ID number (if available)

  3. A copy of your academic transcript for the previous year (unofficial transcript will suffice)

For more information please contact us at [email protected]

MATES EPSOM CAMPUS OFFICE

Room 203, Building Block B

Epsom Campus, University of Auckland

74 Epsom Avenue

Auckland 1023, New Zealand

PROGRAMME MANAGER: Teri Fong
MOBILE: 021 247 7420
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2023

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