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Mentor Positions
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Position Description:

Position Title: Peer Mentor
Number Of Positions: 20
Hours Of Work Per Week: 1-2 hours
Position Duration: 1 year (May 2009 to May 2010)

Peer mentors provide leadership, guidance, and support to students as they make the transition to university.

Responsibilities:

• Meet individually with mentees once a week
• Participate in academic and social activities with mentees
• Assist students become familiar with university resources
• Serve as a positive role model, friend, and confidant
• Provide support, encouragement, and positive perspectives
• Attend ongoing training sessions and social events offered throughout the year
• Attend progress meetings every 6 weeks with Disability Specialist - LS/AT and Mentee
• Submit monthly feedback evaluations regarding mentee and self-performance

Qualifications:

• Undergrad (3rd or 4th year), graduate students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative and requires minimal supervision
• Empathy and commitment to principles of equity and diversity

Benefits of becoming a mentor:

• Developing and improving important skills (eg. Interpersonal, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, etc.) and gaining career related experience
• Learning more about university resources and services
• Meeting people and making new friends
• Getting involved and making a difference in the community
• Making important networking contacts

Application Process:

How to apply: submit cover letter and resume via Email, fax, mail, or in person.

Deadline date: ongoing, until positions filled

Employer Contact Information:

Department: AccessABILITY Resource Centre
Website: www.utm.utoronto.ca/access
Contact: Lina Zacharopoulos, Disability Specialist - LS/AT
Tel/TTY:  905-828-3866 Fax: 905-569-4366
Email: lina.zacharopoulos@utoronto.ca
Address: 3359 Mississauga Rd. N.
               Room 2047, South Building
               Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6

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AccessAbility Resource Centre
Room 2047, South Building
Tel: (905) 569-4699 | Fax: (905) 569-4366
Email: access@utm.utoronto.ca | Website: www.utm.utoronto.ca/access