Become a Young ChangeMakers Program mentor

As a mentor, you'll:

• supervise mentees during the residential program, including overnight
• ensure mentees' safety and welfare at all times
• act as a friendly, supportive and accessible point of contact for mentees
• be prompt and organised in all aspects of the role, including before and after the program.

Time commitment

You'll need to be available for:

• the full program (Sunday 30 November – Wednesday 3 December 2025)
• training before camp (Tuesday 25 November – Wednesday 26 November 2025)
• a reunion during Open Day in 2026.

To be a mentor, you must:

• have attended high school (senior years) in Australia
• be enrolled in a Bachelor's program at UQ
• have a minimum GPA of 5.

Honours or Doctor of Medicine students will also be considered if your undergraduate degree was also completed at UQ.

We also select mentors based on:

• approachability
• enthusiasm
• demonstrated leadership skills.

Volunteering as a mentor for the program can contribute toward the UQ Employability Award. The award recognises personal and professional development beyond your academic studies.

You'll also:

• develop leadership, communication and organisational skills
• build connections with other mentors, mentees and UQ staff
• make a difference in the lives of young people and support them in their aspirations.

Complete the online application. We'll ask you questions about why you're interested in volunteering as a mentor.

For more information:

• email youngchangemakers@uq.edu.au
• call (07) 3346 9641.