Join an S2S Panel

Are you an S2S Mentor with a passion for supporting your college community? Do you want to help fellow students feel a sense of belonging at TCD?

A Head Mentor wearing a red S2S varsity jacket, sits on the left of a square booth. They are chatting with a Peer Supporter who is wearing a black hoodie and sitting on the right.

The Irish Language and Mature Student Panels are comprised of experienced S2S Mentors who provide tailored support to specific student communities at Trinity College Dublin.

Why join a panel:

  • Support mature students or promote Irish language and culture on campus
  • Help foster inclusion and belonging within the TCD community
  • Build leadership and communication skills
  • Help new students feel welcome and confident

Which Panel is Right For Me?

Mature Student Panel
If you’re a mature student (aged 23+ at entry) at Trinity College Dublin and want to support others from similar backgrounds, this panel is for you. You’ll help create a space where mature students feel empowered and understood.

Painéal Meantóirí Gaeilge
If you’re fluent or comfortable speaking Irish and want to help others connect through the language, consider joining this panel. Panel members promote the use of Irish in mentoring and support first-year students who wish to engage trí Ghaeilge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - you need to be a trained, active S2S Mentor in order to join the panels.

Panel involvement is flexible and designed to work around you. You'll support occasional events and be available to students who want to connect. The panel will also meet once or twice per term to check in.

Absolutely, if both apply to you! Just make sure you're happy with the level of commitment involved as a Mentor and as a panel member.

Recruitment for panels take place during the summer before orientation (and after the Blackboard module closes) - so make sure to keep an eye on your TCD email! You can also contact the S2S Office to express interest or to ask questions.