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Accessibility Services is recruiting volunteer Peer Mentors for the 2019-20 academic year (August 2019 – April 2020)!  Peer mentors provide leadership, guidance, and support to students with disabilities as they make the transition to university. 

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                  

• Participate in at least 12 events during the academic year (to include the facilitation of 2 Peer Mentor Learning Community sessions and 2 game cafes).
• Meet with a mentee for confidential, one-on-one sessions to support their transition to the university’s academic and social environment.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support in various areas such as navigating campus resources and services, facilitating social events and academic skills sessions, and providing social support and academic coaching.
• Make effective referrals to student and academic services on campus.
• Attend all mandatory training workshops and meetings for mentors.
• Complete all mentor reflection assignments on Quercus.

Qualifications:

• Undergrad (3rd year or higher) and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus

• Good academic standing with 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

• Robust knowledge of campus resources

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle demands of academic studies and extracurricular activities

• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and ability to work in a self-directed environment

• Empathy and commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
   

Benefits of becoming a mentor:

• Develop and improve important skills (e.g. interpersonal, communication, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, diversity and equity awareness) and gain career-related experience

• Learn more about university resources and services

• Increase access and full participation in campus life for persons with disabilities

• 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, May 31st, 2019

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.