{"id":60,"date":"2009-10-26T15:57:02","date_gmt":"2009-10-26T19:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:22:04","slug":"esp-mentors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/employment-opportunities\/esp-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"ESP Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        ESP Mentors\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#recruitment-update\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Recruitment Update\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#esp-mentors\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        ESP Mentors\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.1\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#Duties\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Duties and Pay\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.2\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#how-to-apply-for-mentor-positions\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        How to Apply for Mentor Positions\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#esp-volunteers\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        ESP Volunteers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For our current team, click <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/student-employee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"recruitment-update\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recruitment Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#mentorapply\">ESP Mentors<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; the application deadline for the 2026-27 academic year has passed.  Please <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@cunet.carleton.ca\">contact us<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#volunteers\">ESP Volunteers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; currently recruiting volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"esp-mentors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"mentorrecruit\"><\/a>ESP Mentors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Interested in mentoring in 2026-2027?\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Applications are open February 4 &#8211; March 4, 2026!\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESP Mentors<\/a> are <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">former ESP students<\/strong> who are <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">currently studying at Carleton University<\/strong>.&nbsp; ESP Mentors work closely with a small group of ESP students in an ESP seminar class (FYSM or CIED), providing them with peer support and encouragement during their first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Duties\">Duties and Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mentors work approximately 4-6 hours in person on Carleton&#8217;s campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rate of pay for a first-year Mentor is $18\/hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more details on the position and the job requirements, see our job description (alternative formats available <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@carleton.ca\">by request<\/a>):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/02\/ESP-Mentor-Job-Description-2026-2027.docx\">Job Description &#8211; Word Version<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/02\/ESP-Mentor-Job-Description-2026-2027-alternate-format.docx\">Job Description &#8211; Word Version (accessible format)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/02\/ESP-Mentor-Job-Description-2026-2027-PDF-version.pdf\">Job Description &#8211; PDF Version<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-apply-for-mentor-positions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"mentorapply\"><\/a>How to Apply for Mentor Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--warning not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m0-10.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.75c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.57-.598-3.75h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.25-8.25-3.286Zm0 13.036h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            We don\u2019t use AI to read your application.\n\nPlease don\u2019t use it to write your application either.\n        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply to be a Mentor, please complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read over our job description in the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/employment-opportunities\/esp-mentors\/#Duties\">Duties and Pay<\/a> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare your resume (if you&#8217;ve never made a resume before, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Mentor-Resume-Template-and-Advice-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resume template<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect the name and contact information for one reference who does not work in ESP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/esp-mentor-application\/\">online application form<\/a> (open February 4 &#8211; March 4, 2026).&nbsp; Alternative formats are available <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@carleton.ca\">by request<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--warning not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m0-10.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.75c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.57-.598-3.75h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.25-8.25-3.286Zm0 13.036h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            The deadline to apply for 2026-2027 was Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@cunet.carleton.ca\">Contact us<\/a> if you have any questions.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Only current or former ESP students will be considered for a Mentor position.&nbsp; Any applicants selected for an interview will be contacted starting in late March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who are <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/act\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACT to Employ eligible<\/a> should indicate this on their application form.&nbsp; For more information on ACT to Employ, please contact <a href=\"mailto:JennaLambert@cunet.carleton.ca\"><strong>Jenna Lambert<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who are <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/awards\/work-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work Study eligible<\/a> should indicate this on their application form.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            The ESP was founded to foster university access for everyone, including those from under-represented groups. As part of our commitment to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive campus community, we actively encourage applications from racialized and Indigenous students, 2SLGBTQI+ students, neurodivergent students, students with disabilities, and students from working-class backgrounds of all ethnicities.\n        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the Mentor Program, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; Any questions? Please contact <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@carleton.ca\">ESPMentors@carleton.ca.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"esp-volunteers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"volunteers\"><\/a>ESP Volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESP Volunteers are current and former ESP students who want to volunteer their time to ESP.&nbsp; Volunteers help plan and run events and other meaningful activities that contribute to the well-being and academic success of current ESP students and alumni.&nbsp; <strong>Current students are able to add their volunteer hours to their Carleton Co-Curricular Record.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skills developed may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>collaboration with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leadership skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>time management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>competence in administrative duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Volunteer Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interested in volunteering for ESP? Email <a href=\"mailto:ESPMentors@carleton.ca\">ESPMentors@carleton.ca<\/a> for next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For our current team, click here. Recruitment Update ESP Mentors ESP Mentors are former ESP students who are currently studying at Carleton University.&nbsp; ESP Mentors work closely with a small group of ESP students in an ESP seminar class (FYSM or CIED), providing them with peer support and encouragement during their first year. 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