About S2S

Student 2 Student (S2S) offers a Mentoring and Peer Support programme designed to make sure every student in Trinity knows that they belong. We’re easy to spot with our bright red hoodies! As a TCD student you can both use the S2S supports and get involved by volunteering. 

Mentoring: 

Mentors are student volunteers who are available to all undergraduate first year students. They have personal experience of what it’s like starting college at Trinity and are typically studying a similar course or subject area. First year students are introduced to their mentor group during orientation and Mentors will keep in touch throughout the year. They also organise meetups to get to know the other people in your course. You’ll spot them all over campus wearing their red hoodies. 

Peer Support:

Peer Supporters are students trained in 1-to-1 listening. They are available for any student in the College and are there for anything you might want to talk through with them. You don't need to be in distress or crisis to talk to a Peer Supporter; they can help with smaller issues, as well as the larger problems. Sometimes you just need a chat with a peer that gets it! You can have a look through our Peer Support profiles on the S2S website and request someone specific or whoever is next available.  

Volunteering: 

Volunteers are fundamental to S2S – we wouldn’t exist without you! Training with S2S is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and help other students with the transition to college, or with 1:1 support when needed. Keep an eye on your emails and our social media in Hilary Term for recruitment if you’d like to get involved. 

Student Space:

S2S is based in House 47, which includes a bookable student space (including a microwave, tea & coffee and an interactive screen), a zoom room for online appointments and a 1:1 room. Feel free to drop by, heat up some lunch, and enjoy the S2S vibes! 

S2S Staff: 

The S2S staff have a combined experience of over twenty five years in volunteer training, peer engagement, community development and active listening and support work. Along with Student Counselling and Student Learning Development, S2S collaborates closely with the Transition to Trinity Officer, the Senior Tutor’s Office and the Students’ Union to enhance Trinity’s student experience and to develop an inclusive campus community.

S2S Programmes