Get Involved
We are currently looking for mentors and research assistants to join our team!
Become a DiscoverU Mentor
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 hour per week commitment:
3 hours mentoring adolescents after school at a local middle school
2 hours honing mentoring skills and working on your own health so that you can be the best mentor possible
Must be available one day per week from 2:30- 5:30pm and Fridays from 3-4pm
Mentors earn $15/hr.
Interested? Complete this Mentor Interest Form.
Email Katie Hendel with any questions: karlingh@umn.edu
Here's what past mentors have to say about being a mentor:
Become a research assistant
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 (karlingh@umn.edu) to learn more!