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We are currently looking for mentors and research assistants to join our team!
We are currently looking for mentors and research assistants to join our team!
We are now hiring mentors for Fall 2024
Are you a young adult who values health and wants to give back to the next generation?
Consider becoming a DiscoverU mentor!
We expect mentors to commit to the following:
A minimum of one semester of mentoring
A 5-7 hour per week commitment:
4-5 hours mentoring adolescents after school at a local middle school
1-2 hours honing mentoring skills and working on your own health so that you can be the best mentor possible
Must be available at least two days each week Monday-Thursday from 2:30- 5:30pm.
Must be available Fridays from 3-4:30pm.
Mentors earn $15.25/hr.
Learn more and apply here.
Email Katie Hendel with any questions: khendel@umn.edu
Here's what past mentors have to say about being a mentor:
Are you looking for research experience?
We are looking for volunteer research assistants to help with the following study activities:
•Collecting accelerometer data
•Collecting survey data
•Collecting focus group data
•Conducting observational fidelity checks
While this is not a paid position, this opportunity can count towards elective credits that apply to a BS in Kinesiology or PAHP.
Email Dr. Katie Hendel (khendel@umn.edu) to learn more!