Become a mentor
Apply to be a Mentor
Applications for the Winter 2026 semester will be open on December 1, 2025
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Join the Douglas International Community and become a Mentor. Share your experiences with new international students or information you wish you knew when you started at Douglas.
Mentor eligibility/requirements
- You have been at Douglas for at least two semesters or you were a mentee in your first semester.
- You maintain a GPA of 2.33 or above.
- You are a current student enrolled in at least one academic course in the Fall 2025 semester.
- Initiate and maintain contact with your mentees.
- Use Microsoft Teams to stay up to date with the program.
- Attending mandatory online training session:
- December 16, 2025
- Commit 5 hours/month to supporting and answering new student questions about Douglas College and living in Vancouver.
- Offer to meet mentees in-person.
Mentor benefits
- Mentor new international students
- Get matched with new international students with common goals, similar interests and values. You will be mentoring by sharing experiences, providing social connection and important student life information.
- Community building/Networking
- Make new friends, expand your social and professional network and meet your mentees in person!
- Skill development
- Receive coaching for your professional development from various Douglas departments, services, and leaders of the college.
- You will also receive a certificate of completion at the end of your time within the program which you can add onto your resume and upon request a reference letter.
- *Reward System*
- We have implemented 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!