Accessibility Peer Mentor Program
Accessibility Services is recruiting volunteer Peer Mentors for the 2018-19 academic year (September 2018 – April 2019). Peer mentors provide leadership, guidance, and support to students with disabilities as they make the transition to university.
Responsibilities:
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Meet individually with their mentee for about 1 hour every week
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Collaboratively develop session activities with their mentee
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Participate in academic and social activities with mentee
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Assist mentee with becoming familiar with university resources
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Make effective referrals to various student and academic services on campus
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Serve as a positive role model, friend, and confidant
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Attend mandatory training sessions and events
Qualifications:
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Undergrad (3rd year and higher) and graduate students
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Must be enrolled at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus
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A minimum CGPA of 2.5 (as currently listed on ACORN) - Applicants whose CGPA does not meet the minimum requirement but can demonstrate that they learned from and overcame academic and personal challenges are welcome to apply.
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Knowledge of the campus and its resources
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle demands of academic studies and extracurricular activities
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Demonstrates initiative, is self-directed and requires minimal supervision
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Empathy and commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
Benefits of becoming a mentor:
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Develop and improve important skills (e.g. interpersonal, communication, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, diversity and equity awareness) and gain career-related experience
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Learn more about university resources and services
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Increase access and full participation in campus life for persons with disabilities
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Receive an official University of Toronto document recognizing your experiences and activities (Co-Curricular Record)
To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Scott Mendoza (Coordinator of Volunteer Services) by Friday, June 29th, 2018
Email: accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca
In person: room DV2037
For additional information, please contact Accessibility Services at accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca or 905-828-5422.