What is the PMC MVP Program?
Please note that the PMC MVP Program is currently on-hold. Stay-tuned for updates about the program return.
Here at the Paul Menton Centre, (PMC), we know that this fall semester marks several big changes. Whether you are making the transition from high school to university, moving from online to in-person classes and/or adjusting to disability-related services at the post-secondary level, the PMC appreciates the challenges you may face. We also know that you are not alone in these challenges. In fact, there is a community of seasoned PMC students who possess tons 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 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 the information below. Make sure to review the criteria for each position before doing so.
Join as a Mentee
Joining the MVP program as a mentee is easy! All PMC-registered students can join (as a mentee) by completing and submitting the form at the bottom of the this page.
What to Expect
By joining the PMC MVP program, you are making a commitment to:
- Work as a part of a collaborative team
- Expand your knowledge of Carleton University and community services and supports available
- Be able to meet a maximum of once a week or minimum of once per month pending mentees’ preference and mentors’ availability
Benefits for Mentees
Still not sure that the MVP program is the right fit? Some of the program’s unique benefits include:
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- Help with your transition to university
- Learning and developing academically and personally
- Enhancing your exposure to campus resources
- An increased sense of motivation and self-esteem.
Become a Mentor
Requirements for Mentors
- 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
Expectations and Commitment
By becoming a PMC MVP mentor, you are making a commitment to:
- Work as a part of a collaborative team
- Expand your knowledge of Carleton University and community services and supports available
- Meet maximum of once a week or minimum of once per month pending mentees’ preference and mentors’ availability
- Participate in training for mentors: Two-hour online training video and additional University Mandated Training.
Benefits for Mentors
Still not sure that the MVP program is the right fit? Some of the unique benefits of becoming a mentor include:
- Recognition of volunteer time on your transcript through the Carleton Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
- Excellent addition to résumé; letter of reference available upon request
- Personal satisfaction of helping others make a successful transition to post-secondary
- Expand knowledge of Carleton University and community services and supports available
If all of this is something that interests you, please sign-up to become a PMC MVP mentor by completing and submitting the form below!
Register Now!
Please note that the PMC MVP Program is currently on-hold. Stay-tuned for updates about the program return.
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.