- Notetaking
- Tutoring
- Proofreading
- Events
- Scribing
- Computer Notetaking
- Work Study
- Internships
- Mentorship Volunteer Program
Getting involved with the Paul Menton Centre is an excellent opportunity to build your credentials – both volunteer and compensated – as well as to enhance your academic experience while investing in the experience of your peers.
Notetaking
As a Volunteer Notetaker, you will attend each lecture and take comprehensive notes to be made available online within 72 hours. Notetakers have the unique opportunity to improve their own skills and develop a sense of social responsibility while positively impacting the classroom experience of their peers.
Learn more about the Volunteer Notetaker role.
Tutoring
Tutors work one-on-one with students who require academic support in learning and understanding course material. The tutor acts as a coach and mentor by integrating academic support with the development of effective learning strategies and study habits. The main goal is to provide students with in-depth support while at the same time imparting skills to maximize the likelihood of future success and independence of the student. The demand for tutors in specific content areas will depend on students’ needs from term to term.
If you have any questions prior to applying, please email pmc_tutoring@carleton.ca and a member of our team will be happy to hear from you.
Proofreading
Proofreaders work directly with the PMC student either in person or via e-mail. The assignment in need of proofreading will be “marked up” (usually through the “track changes” button in Word) in such a way that the student will understand what changes are suggested. The volunteer proofreader must be careful not to change the style or content of the written assignment, but rather, to make improvements to spelling, grammar and sentence structure.
To apply to be a volunteer proofreader please complete our online application form. Once your application has been reviewed a member of our team will be in touch with you directly regarding next steps.
Events
Throughout the year, the Paul Menton Centre organizes a variety of events around the Ottawa community to promote disability awareness, research and accessibility. Event Volunteers receive training for the specific event(s), and their responsibilities will vary but can include greeting, directing or guiding guests, helping with ad hoc requests from the event manager or facilitating interactive event components. Event volunteers are flexible and always excited to take on a new challenge.
Interested in volunteering at PMC events? Please fill and submit our online form to get started.
Scribing
Scribes work one-on-one with registered PMC students with mobility limitations to support classroom learning, testing, or assignment-completion. You will facilitate the typed and/or written responses as formulated by the student, as close to verbatim as possible.
Interested in working as a scribe? Start by completing the online application form.
Computer Notetaking
For information about Computer Notetaking positions, please email Hunter Calder, at hunter.calder@carleton.ca.
Work Study
The Work Study Program is a financial aid program funded by Carleton University. Students must apply to participate in the Work Study Program each year and be approved by the Awards Office before they can be hired.
Internships
A limited number of practicum or internship opportunities are available for upper-year and graduate students in relevant fields, to gain practical experience working with students with disabilities.
Mentorship Volunteer Program
The PMC’s Student Mentorship Volunteer Program (MVP), connects PMC veterans with PMC newbies to help make many aspects of university more approachable to students with disabilities. We aim to pair mentors and mentees who share similar disabilities and/or areas of study.