The (opens in a new window)Community Mentoring (CM) programme is a unique inter-institutional and community-based mentoring programme originally comprised of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology (IADT), Marino Institute of Education (MIE), National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI), Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD). The programme also welcomes mentors from a variety of backgrounds in different colleges and careers.
(opens in a new window)Community Mentors are a valuable community resource, who can help to share information and advice about their college experience, to help prospective students build their awareness of college courses, how to apply, and the benefits of a college education. Community Mentors are drawn from the following under-represented groups at third-level.
Community Mentors are volunteers. The programme however provides employability skills such as public speaking, leadership and references. There can also be networking opportunities.
For further information on how to participate in the Community Mentoring programme, please contact Molly: Project Coordinator at mdillonl@tcd.ie