- Criteria to Join the MVP program
- Expectations and Commitment
- Benefits
- Sign-Up to Join the PMC MVP Program
Here at the Paul Menton Centre (PMC), there is a community of seasoned PMC students who possess a ton of experiential knowledge about how to make studying at Carleton University more manageable.
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 together who share similar disabilities and/or areas of study.
If you are interested in participating in the program as either a mentor or a mentee please fill out and submit the form below.
Criteria to Join the MVP program
PMC MVP Mentors must…
- …be a student registered with the Paul Menton Centre
- …have 2nd year standing or higher
- …be in good academic standing
- …feel comfortable sharing your first-hand experiences making Carleton University more accessible in relation to your disability.
- …feel comfortable sharing the learning strategies that have helped you over the course of your studies
- …be patient and empathetic while working with others
- …be willing to submit your resume and a short video or written statement of interest in upon request
PMC MVP Mentees must…
- …be a student registered with the Paul Menton Centre
Expectations and Commitment
- Opportunity to demonstrate skills in working effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Expand knowledge of Carleton University and community services and supports available
- Time Commitment:
- Can meet a maximum of once a week or minimum of once per month pending mentees’ preference and mentors’ availability
- Training for Mentors: four-hour online training video and additional University Mandated Training.
Benefits
For Mentees
- Help with your transition to university
- Continuing development of self-advocacy skills and integration of accessibility in your academics
- Learning and developing academically and personally
- Enhancing your exposure to campus resources
- An increased sense of motivation and self-esteem.
For Mentors
- Recognition of volunteer time on your transcript through the Carleton Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
- Excellent addition to résumé; letter of reference available upon request
- $100 Carleton University Gift which can be used anywhere on campus
- Personal satisfaction of helping others make a successful transition to post-secondary
- Expand knowledge of Carleton University and community services and supports available
Note that Carleton University offers several other student mentorship programs that range in their scopes and aims. Find a list of these opportunities in the SEO Mentoring web page and for science students Carleton also offers SSSC Mentoring.
Should you have any questions or additional accessibility needs you can reach us at PMC_LS@cunet.carleton.ca.