Peer Guide Position

Position Objective

Assist international and exchange students new to King’s with adjusting to university life and Canadian culture.

Time Commitment

Peer guides commit to spending one to two hours per week throughout the fall term and stay in touch during the winter term. You can also sign up for more peers during the second semester.

Training

Approximately four days. Peer Guides must attend training dates.
Team meetings: once a month in September, October and November

Responsibilities

1. Act as a guide to 2 – 5 new international and exchange students and assist in their adjustment to King’s University College and Canadian culture
2. Attend and volunteer with King’s International events throughout the year
3. Maintain regular weekly contact with peers in person or via email, text, or social media
4. Organize bi-weekly events with peers on an individual basis or as a group
5. Attend mandatory training and peer guide meetings
6. Submit peer guide reports monthly

Qualifications

• Cross-cultural competency, understanding, and sensitivity
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Flexibility, open-mindedness and good interpersonal skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm and dependability

Benefits

• A chance to develop your cross-cultural skills and understanding
• Opportunity to build international connections and diverse friendship networks
• A new global perspective through cross-cultural exchange
• Invitations to all King’s International programming events including holiday celebrations and out-of-town excursions
• Recognition through your Co-Curricular Record and the Global and Intercultural Engagement Honour
• Letter of recommendation available upon request