Opportunities at PMC
Getting involved with the Paul Menton Centre is an excellent opportunity to build your credentials – both volunteer and compensated – as well as to enhance your academic experience while investing in the experience of your peers.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Notetaking
Volunteer notetakers attend each lecture and takes notes as they typically would. Following the lecture, they upload their notes to the Ventus portal within 72 hours
PMC Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP)
The PMC’s Student Mentorship Volunteer Program (MVP) connects PMC veterans with PMC newbies to help make many aspects of university more approachable to students with disabilities.
Volunteer Proofreading
Volunteer proofreaders support academic success by offering suggestions/corrections for grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. The emphasis of this role is to cultivate the development of the student’s own writing skills.
Paid Opportunities
Tutoring
Tutors work one-on-one with students who require academic support in learning and understanding course material while developing effective learning strategies and study habits.
Work Study
The Work Study Program is a financial aid program funded by Carleton University. Students must apply to participate in the Work Study Program each year and be approved by the Awards Office before they can be hired.
Practicum and Internships
A limited number of opportunities are available for upper-year and graduate students in relevant fields, to gain practical experience working with students with disabilities.
Computer Notetaking
For information about Computer Notetaking positions, please email Hunter Calder, at hunter.calder@carleton.ca.