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Mentorship

Green Mentor

Mentee-driven, Mentor-guided.

 

About the Green Mentor program

The PLT Canada Green Mentor program connects young people (ages 18-30) with professionals in the forest and conservation sector. Through a flexible, three-month mentorship, mentees gain real-world insights, build meaningful relationships, and explore the rewarding green career pathways. Plus, being a mentor is a rewarding experience that offers just as much value to you as it does to your mentee, including gaining fresh perspectives, enhancing communication and leadership skills, and connecting with a community of like-minded professionals.

Our approach is simple: mentees drive the experience; mentors guide the journey, creating a relationship that benefits both.

How the program works

  • 3-month mentorship match from September to November 
  • 2-5 hours per month (virtual or in-person) 
  • Goal-setting and guided conversations 
  • Access to tools, training, and support from PLT Canada 
  • Mentees are matched based on goals, interests, and experience to support strong, productive connections. 

Why Participate

As a Mentee, you will:

  • Build confidence and clarify your career goals
  • Connect with professionals in the field
  • Develop technical and soft skills
  • Explore pathways into green jobs

As a Mentor, you will:

  • Share your expertise and support emerging talent
  • Strengthen leadership and coaching skills
  • Expand your network in the sector
  • Make an impact in someone’s career journey


Eligibility

Mentees:

  • Be between 18–30 years old.
  • Be living in Canada or the US.
  • Be available to meet your mentor 4–5 hours per month (in person or virtually).
  • Commit to the 3 months of the program and respect your mentor’s time.

Mentors:

  • Have over 3 years of professional experience in the forest and conservation sector.
  • Meet your mentee(s) where they are in their career path by listening and providing constructive feedback.
  • Be open to new ideas and value diverse perspectives.

  • “This experience has definitely helped shape me into a greater agent of change and given me more accountability in my life. I would like to express my gratitude to my mentor and everyone who is involved with this mentorship program.”
    Kianna Bear-Hetherington
    PLT Canada green mentee

    “This experience has definitely helped shape me into a greater agent of change and given me more accountability in my life. I would like to express my gratitude to my mentor and everyone who is involved with this mentorship program.”
    Kianna Bear-Hetherington
    PLT Canada green mentee

  • “Being matched with someone also in my field gave me the opportunity to still be a part of and discuss the industry in depth, which really made a world of difference as I navigated my future goals and aspirations… I’m quite confident I have built a relationship that I can continue far into my career.”
    Alexandra Lalande
    PLT Canada Green Mentee

    “Being matched with someone also in my field gave me the opportunity to still be a part of and discuss the industry in depth, which really made a world of difference as I navigated my future goals and aspirations… I’m quite confident I have built a relationship that I can continue far into my career.”
    Alexandra Lalande
    PLT Canada Green Mentee

Custom Mentorship Cohorts 

PLT Canada hosts custom mentorship cohorts for external partners, such as internal cohorts, community action cohorts, and cohorts tied to events.  If you’re interested in a custom cohort for your organization or community, contact Ellen Long, Director of Education and Forest Literacy, to learn more.

Green Mentor program application form

Please email Ellen.Long@forests.org with any questions.

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