Join the Douglas International Community and become a Mentor. Share your experiences with newÌýinternational students or informationÌýyou wish youÌýknewÌýwhen you started at Douglas.Ìý
Mentor applications are CLOSED for Fall 2023.
Please check back for our Winter 2024 applications.
Mentor Eligibility/Requirements
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You have beenÌýatÌýDouglas for at least two semesters.ÌýÌý
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You maintain a GPA of 2.33 or above.
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You are a current student enrolled in at least one academic course in the SummerÌýsemester.
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InitiateÌýandÌýmaintainÌýcontact with your mentees.
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Completion of training in Microsoft Teams.
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Use Microsoft Teams to stay up to date with the program.
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Attending mandatory training sessions:
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September 22 at 3:30pm
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ÌýAttending social events/activities is highly encouraged:
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TBA -ÌýSemester End Celebration
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Commit 5 hours/month to supporting and answering new student questions about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û and living in Vancouver.Ìý
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Attending meetings at the request of the program coordinators.Ìý
Mentor Benefits
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MentorÌýnew international studentsÌý
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Get matched with new international studentsÌýwith common goals, similarÌýinterestÌýand values.ÌýYou will be mentoringÌýby sharing experiences, providing socialÌýconnectionÌýand important student life information.Ìý
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Community building/ NetworkingÌýÌý
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Make new friends,Ìýexpand your social and professional network and meet your mentees in person!Ìý
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Skill developmentÌý
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Receive coaching for your professional development fromÌývariousÌýDouglas departments,Ìýservices, and leaders ofÌýthe college.Ìý
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You will alsoÌýreceiveÌýaÌýcertificate of completionÌýat the end of your time within the programÌýwhichÌýyou can add onto your resume and upon request aÌýreference letter.ÌýÌý
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*Reward System*
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Starting Fall 2023 semester we are implementing our new Reward System! With each semester as a mentor you will receive gifts with increasing value. A small thank you from us to you!
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