Volunteer Peer Mentors (Fall 2026 - Winter 2027)
We are recruiting volunteer Peer Mentors for the 2026-27 academic year (August 2026 – April 2027)! Peer Mentors provide leadership, guidance, and support to students registered with Accessibility Services as they make the transition to university life.
Position: Volunteer Peer Mentor
Number of Positions: 15
Department: Accessibility Services, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Program Overview:
The Peer Mentor Learning Community (PMLC) program connects students registered with Accessibility Services with upper-year student mentors. Mentors will support students in building academic skills and fostering connections through interactive workshops and social events. Mentors will also participate in one-on-one mentoring and provided guidance in key areas such as goal setting, problem solving, and resource navigation.
Peer Mentor Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and delivery of academic skills workshops including time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Lead social and wellness activities such as painting, drawing, and board games.
- Meet with mentees individually to support their transition to university life in areas such as problem solving, navigating campus resources, and making appropriate referrals.
- Attend all mandatory training sessions, meetings, and events, including the Peer Mentor Orientation (to be scheduled in July) and at least 1 day of the Summer Academic Skills Institute (SASI) transition program. SASI will be held on-campus on August 19, 20, and 21, 2026.
- Complete all required mentor assignments and submissions.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate (2nd year or higher) and graduate students at UTM.
- Good academic standing with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (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, leadership, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle the demands of academic studies and extracurricular activities.
- Empathy and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits of Becoming a Peer Mentor
- Gain career-related experience and develop transferable skills (e.g. communication, leadership, time management, presentation, diversity and equity awareness).
- Learn about university resources and services.
- Support access and full participation in campus life for persons with disabilities.
- Receive a University of Toronto Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognizing your experiences and contributions.
Applications
Please send your cover letter and resume to accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca. Please enter "Peer Mentor 2026-27 Application" in the subject field.
Deadline to submit your application: June 30, 2026
For more information, please contact Accessibility Services at 905-569-4453 or accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca
