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POPO Mentor Application Form

Please fill out the form and submit by Monday 7th of September!

There are two compulsory Leadership Training Workshops you are required to attend before you progress on to be a POPO Mentor. It is important for you to think about whether you can commit to ALL of these dates:
- Leadership Training Workshop One
  Saturday 26th September 2026 (11am-4pm)
- Leadership Training Workshop Two
  Training retreat (no sleepover anymore):
  15-18th Feburary 2027
Other important dates that are compulsory:
- Early Orientation Programme (Camp):Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th of February 2027
- POPO Fun Day: 5th March 2027
- Mentoring sessions for Sem 1 (10th of March, 17th of March, 24th of March, 14th of April, 21st of April, 28th of April, 5th of May, 12th of May, 19th of May)
- Welcome back Fun day Friday 16th of July
- Mid - year Leadership day (Dates TBC)
- POPO Cafes
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. We sincerely appreciate your time, commitment, and efforts in giving back to and supporting the next up and coming HSFY students

Tell us about yourself
Please provide a personal statement about yourself. Include your background, hobbies, interests or any other aspects you'd like to share to tell your story!
Introduce yourself as if you were meeting someone for the first time
Please tell us: a) Why do you want to be a POPO mentor? b) How might you contribute to the 2027 POPO Mentoring programme?
Why do you think peer support and mentoring is important for Pacific students at the university? Please include any examples of experiences you may have faced during your studies.
Please describe any community work you have been involved in, including leadership roles you have had.
Please share with us your goals for your academic journey; both personal and professional development. How will mentoring contribute to these goals?
Understanding Pacific values within a cultural context is important for this role. Please share with us: a) What are your values?
b) How have you applied your values in your leadership?
c) Your reflections on your working relationship with Pacific leadership in the community and staff at Va'a o Tautai - Centre for Pacific Health. E.g your time as a mentor previously
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POPO Mentor Application Form