
Peer Mentoring Program
Services will resume in September 2025
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Services will resume in September 2025
Services will resume in September 2025
Broward College has partnered with PeerForward and AmeriCorps State and National to launch the Peer Mentoring and Leadership program, the first of its kind.
Peer Leaders serve current Broward College students by providing mentorship, resource connection, and general support to model student success. Our Peer Leaders can support you each step of the way as you work towards completing your degree and reaching your educational goals. Peer Leaders are Broward College students just like you trained in leadership and mentoring skills.
Benefits of Mentoring:
Program Service Year
Our AmeriCorps Peer Mentoring Program operates from September 1st until July 31st every year. Fall positions begin on September 1st.
Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment to fill new positions occurs during the summer term. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by the deadline below for priority consideration to begin in the fall semester.
Service Year - 2025/2026
Dates |
Description |
July 28, 2025 |
Recruitment Begins – Application for open positions. |
August 1, 2025 |
Application Priority Deadline for guaranteed review. |
August 4 – 31, 2025 |
Interview Window for NEW* Service Year (2025/26) |
August 18, 2025 |
Onboarding Processes for *new hire begins. |
September 1, 2025 |
New Service Year Begins |
TBA (September) |
Mandatory Fall Orientation and Workshop (new & returning peer mentors) |
Application Timeline Information
Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis based on positions availabilities.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at peermentoring@broward.edu.
The most successful Peer Leaders are members who possess the following qualities:
The Peer Mentoring program has over 50 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:
Peer Mentors receive a variety of benefits as AmeriCorps and Broward College members. These benefits are position specific and include:
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:
Updated Resume (Upload to Job Application Form)
4 - 5 minutes Screening Video (Upload to Job Application Form)
Job Application Form | Screening Video Questions
TIPS to successfully submit your application:
Program Director
fpierre1@broward.edu | 954-201-8412
South Campus Coordinator
oblake@broward.edu | 954-201-8127
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