The most successful Peer Leaders are members who possess the following qualities:

• Academic Preparation: Potential Peer Leaders are students that will be enrolling for the upcoming year or recently graduated from BC and have demonstrated academic persistence, or are familiar with the Broward College student needs, services, and challenges.
• Social Capital: Potential Peer Leaders are influential among their peers and have the capacity to work well with others.
• Personal Leadership Potential: Potential Peer Leaders have demonstrated the capacity for leadership and have personal tenacity or grit.
• Capacity to Create Change: Potential Peer Leaders are positioned to make the most change in their community.

• At a minimum, members must be current Broward College students in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher) who have completed a minimum of 12 credits (full-time) or 6 credits (part-time) or recent alumni. Exceptions will be considered on a case-to-case basis.  
• Member must be at least 18 years old. Exceptions will be considered on a case-to-case basis.  
• Members must pass a National Criminal History Background check, including a drug screen, an FBI background check via fingerprints, a local background check, and their name run through the National Sex Offender database (www.nsopw.gov).  This is contingent on any member beginning their service year. 
• Members must be able to successfully complete Broward College and AmeriCorps’ onboarding requirements, including successfully completing their I-9 verification prior to their first day of service. 
• Member must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. 
• The Service Gear provided to the Member will always be worn during service per the uniform policy. 
• The Member will serve under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, Program Director, Program Associate, and Site Supervisor(s) designated at college campuses or service sites. 
• The member may not hold a full-time or part-time regular position at Broward College.  
• The member must be able to successfully participate in the application and onboarding processes 
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The Peer Mentoring program has over 100 paid part-time AmeriCorps positions available every year for eligible candidates. These student mentorship positions are called "Peer Leaders.

Peer Leaders (mentors) serve on the three main Broward College campuses: North Campus (Coconut Creek), Central Campus (Davie), and South Campus (Pembroke Pines). The positions require candidates to serve 100% on campus and in person.

These AmeriCorps positions start in the Fall Semester and require a 1-year commitment until July 31 in the Summer.

Additional Position Expectations:

• Attend a mandatory 2 or 3 day Fall Orientation and training and a Spring Training
• Complete the minimum position hours requirement by July 31
• Hold regular Peer Mentoring sessions in person and virtually
• Submit all reporting and grant required documents by program deadlines
• Meet program Volunteerism requirements
• Support all program activities, events, and partnerships
• Work in a TEAM and actively collaborate with peers and program staff to achieve program goals
• Be able to commit to 1 year of service (Fall until Summer)
• Have or be willing to develop excellent communication and leadership skills
• Be accountable to position duties, code of conduct, and tasks
• Attend and actively participate in monthly team meetings
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Be Willing to model student success
• Be a " Peer Leader" able to model student success
• Be an active participant ready to serve, share resources and grow professionally
• Be willing to learn and engage in a dynamic environment
• Be able to complete program mandatory trainings by established deadlines
• Complete other duties as assigned

There are 2 types of positions available:

Three Quarters Time - Lead Peer Leader

• Requires a minimum of 1200 hrs for the service year
• Serves as Campus Team Non-Supervisory Lead
• Supports the Program Mentoring Coordinator and Director
• Leads Campus Team Success Goals
• Co-mentors team members
• Provides peer-to-peer mentoring to a group of up to 15 student mentees
• Leads Community Service efforts
• Serves in Campus campaigns such as mentees recruitment and more

Reduced Half Time - Peer Leader

• Requires a minimum of 675 hrs for the service year
• Serves in a Campus Team of Peer Leaders
• Supports the Program Mentoring Coordinator and Director
• Supports Campus Team Success Goals
• Provides peer-to-peer mentoring to a group of up to 15 student mentees
• Serves in Community Service efforts
• Serves in Campus campaigns such as mentees recruitment and more

Quarter Time - Peer Leader

• Requires a minimum of 450 hrs for the service year
• Serves in a Campus Team of Peer Leaders
• Supports the Program Mentoring Coordinator and Director
• Supports Campus Team Success Goals
• Provides peer-to-peer mentoring to a group of up to 15 student mentees
• Serves in Community Service efforts
• Serves in Campus campaigns such as mentees recruitment and more

Peer Mentors receive a variety of benefits as AmeriCorps and Broward College members. These benefits are position specific and include:

• Monthly Paid Living Allowance (estimated $705 - $1250/month based on position)
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Scholarship Award (Scholarship based on Pell Grant and estimated $2,000 - $4,000)
• Food Stamp Eligible
• Access to an exclusive AmeriCorps members network and opportunities
• Various transferable Skills Development - including Leadership Development
• Community Service
• Mentorship and Networking
• ... and more

The Program begins recruiting efforts to fill peer mentor positions for the new service year in the Summer term. For a full service year, peer mentors begin in September. Please, submit ALL the items below to apply:

• Peer Mentoring Program Job Application form with:

        Updated Resume (Upload to Job Application Form)

        5 - 8 minute Screening Video (Upload to Job Application Form)

Job Application Form              |                Screening Video Questions

TIPS to successfully submit your application: 

• Update your resume with your current contact information. You must attach it to your job application form.
• Read the questions for the "screening video." Record and upload your video to the job application form. You will be able to attach video or a link to the Job Application Form.
• The job Application form + a resume, at minimum, are required for consideration.