Links U Peer Supporter Application

This application should be filled out by those who are interested in becoming a Links U Peer Supporter.

IMPORTANT - A Letter of Recommendation is required to be uploaded at the end of the application. Please make sure you have this available before submitting the application.

* denotes a required field

Peer Supporter Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Email *

Phone *

Permanent Address *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal *

Do you have a different local address? *

Emergency Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Relationship to Student *

Email *

Phone *

Getting to Know You

What is your major? *

Do you plan to work other jobs while being a Links U Peer? *

What are some of your interests? (e.g. hobbies, activities, etc.) *

List activities that you are involved with on campus and your level of involvement: *

Describe your experience working with people with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disorders, Sensory Disorders, Mental Health Conditions, etc.): *

How do you handle stressful situations? *

Are you able to give constructive feedback about difficult situations or behaviors? Please describe. *

Describe a time when you have given constructive feedback to a peer: *

Describe a time when you have had to problem solve: *

Describe a time when you have worked as a team: *

Describe a time when you were a peer mentor: *

How did you hear about the Links U Program? *
High School Teacher or Counselor
Friend
GVSU Representative
Internet Source
Not listed Please specify a value for How did you hear about the Links U Program?

Release and/or Disclosure Statement

Signature Required *

I authorize Grand Valley State University’s Disability Support Resources to release information regarding my involvement to university employees directly involved with the Campus Links Program.

Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor is required. This letter must specify why the mentee is a good candidate for our program including the mentees ability to see the program through and describe the mentees desire to be in the program, and describe the reasons why the mentee is a good candidate for our program.

Letter of Recommendation *
Please upload a file with the extension .doc, .pdf, .rtf, .pages, .docx, .odt, .pub, .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tiff, or .txt with a maximum size of 1 MB (1024 KB)

Human Verification *

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