I want a mentor
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Are you looking to expand your forest and conservation knowledge, goals and network? Ever think, I want a mentor? Well, young adults ages 18–30 can become a Green Mentee with PLT Canada.
About our Green Mentor program
Requirements for Green Mentees
In PLT Canada’s Green Mentor program, mentees drive the relationship with their mentors and actively pursue conversations with them. Mentees also develop clear career goals within the forest and conservation sector and reflect on their progress throughout the six-month mentorship match.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Be between 18–30 years old.
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have Refugee Status.
- Be living in Canada.
- Be available to meet your mentor 2–3 hours per month (in person or virtually).
- Want support building your career pathway in the forest and conservation sector.
- Have specific skills or habits you want to improve.
- Commit to the six months of the program and respect the time of your mentor.
Program timeline
Month 1What are my objectives? |
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Month 2Who am I? |
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Month 3What are my opportunities? |
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Month 4Who do I want to become, and how do I get there? |
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Month 5How do I take action? |
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Month 6What is my plan? |
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Read past mentee and mentor stories
If you are accepted as a mentee, you will need to:
- Set a goal at the beginning of the program and submit a proposal to your mentor and the PLT Canada team.
- Come prepared with topics for each mentorship meeting (with support from PLT Canada training materials).
- Participate in skill development and self-reflection.
- Engage in a learning process that will help you develop your career pathway. This process might include webinars and training modules in addition to interacting with your mentor.
- Complete the Green Pathway Plan online course by the end of the six-month mentorship term. You will be guided by PLT Canada and your mentor on how to do this.
- Work collaboratively with PLT Canada to ensure that you and your mentor are satisfied with the program.
Applying means you understand and commit to the requirements and expectations listed above.
Green Mentee application form
We are not currently recruiting for a Green Mentor cohort, but you can submit your information and we will be in touch when the next program opens up.
