Join the Uplink Guide Community
Help Someone Make
the Most of What
Comes Next.
Become an Uplink
Guide.
Students enter university with plenty of questions and things they are still figuring out. As an Uplink Guide, you can use your own recent experience to make that transition clearer by sharing what you learned along the way.
The Value of Volunteering with Uplink.
Leadership Skills
Convenience
Build confidence leading conversations, supporting someone else, and taking responsibility for helping a Student move forward.
Connect with your Student from almost anywhere, making mentoring easy to fit into your schedule.
Résumé Value
Communication Skills
Get better at explaining ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and connecting with different people..
Add a unique volunteer experience that stands out on future applications.
Interview Stories
Mentoring Experience
Work directly with Students and help them make meaningful progress.
Build real examples you can speak about in job, internship, and scholarship interviews.
Flexible Commitment
Give Back
Use what you’ve already learned from university to make the path clearer for the next Student.
Make a difference with about 30 minutes every two weeks per Student, while still having time for school, work, sports, clubs, and your social life.
Built and Run by Current
University Students.
"Uplink was built with student volunteers in mind because I know what it’s like to balance classes, work, clubs, sports, and everything else that comes with university. That’s why the Guide role is designed to be flexible, practical, and low-commitment."
Josh Johnston - Second Year University
Founder and Executive Director
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Have completed at least one full year of in-person university
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Be 18 years of age or older
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Be personable, approachable, and comfortable starting and carrying a conversation
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Be a good listener who communicates respectfully and without judgment
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Be willing to share your own experiences while keeping the focus on the Student
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Demonstrate maturity, reliability, good judgment, and appropriate boundaries
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Be reliable and able to follow through on commitments
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Access to the technology and internet connection needed to participate in virtual sessions
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Have no criminal convictions or background history that would make you unsuitable to work with young people.
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Complete Uplink’s application, interview, screening, and onboarding requirements
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Previous mentoring or community-support experience is an asset, not a requirement.
Guide Eligibility Requirements.
Uplink is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
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How to Join
Getting Started is Simple.
Get Approval
Apply
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Get Connected
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Tell us a little about yourself, your university experience, and why you want to become an Uplink Guide.
Meet with Uplink for a short interview and complete the required screening, security checks, and onboarding.
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Once approved, Uplink works to connect you with a Student and you can begin your mentorship.
Here’s what the role looks like in practice.
More About
the Guide Role.
30 Minutes Every Two Weeks Per Student
Most Guide-Student relationships involve one 30-minute Session every two weeks, or about 1 hour per month per Student.
Up to 5 Students
Guides can work with up to five Students at a time, depending on availability, experience, personal preference, and current program needs.
Flexible Length
Some Students may only need one conversation to ask a few questions. Others may stay connected for several months.
Online & Flexible
Sessions are held online, so you can connect from almost anywhere with reliable internet and a device that supports browser-based calls.
All Backgrounds and Interests
Uplink Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and may be exploring different programs, careers, interests, and paths after high school. You don’t need to have everything in common with your Student- your experience and perspective can still be valuable.
About 1 Week to Get Started
The typical application, interview, screening, and onboarding process takes about one week.
Built Around University Life
With one Student, the expected commitment is roughly 1 hour per month, making it possible to volunteer while keeping up with classes, work, sports, clubs, and other commitments.
Turn what you’ve learned at university into guidance that could make a real difference for the next Student.
"When I started Uplink, I wanted it to be a win-win for everyone involved. University students pick up so many skills and experiences without always realizing how useful they can be to someone else- from managing your time and meeting new people to getting involved and figuring things out on your own. Uplink gives Guides a way to put those experiences to use, help a high school Student feel more prepared for what’s ahead, and at the same time build volunteer, leadership, and communication experience that can benefit them in their own future."
- Josh Johnston,
Founder & Executive Director, Uplink
Common Questions About .
Frequently Asked
Quick answers to what prospective Guides usually ask before applying to Uplink.
For any further questions, contact us at info@uplinkstudentsuccessnetwork.com
Make Your University Experience Count Beyond University.
Uplink is growing one Guide and one Student at a time. By joining early, you’re not just taking on a volunteer role-
you’re helping shape a student-to-student network that can make university feel more accessible for the people coming after you.
