The Mentors

About the Program

Sustainability Leaders Program entails four to eight weeks internship of school-going students in grades 8-12. The program is designed to introduce students to the principles of sustainability in solid waste management and to give them hands-on experience of working in the real world.

College going students and recent graduates can volunteer to mentor students, providing support and guidance on their various assignments and activities as they work through the program curriculum. Mentors can choose to interact with students in person or virtually as e-mentors.

Role of Mentors

There are two types of mentoring in the Sustainability Leaders Program:

General mentoring: Mentors are assigned 10-20 students to discuss and guide them through the program. They can meet with their mentees in person or virtually, and they can discuss any aspect of the program that the mentees are struggling with.

Topic-specific mentoring: Mentors can choose to focus on a particular topic, such as presentation making, story-telling, poster making, role-playing, making business plans, or developing websites. Students can contact their topic-specific mentors for guidance on specific tasks related to that topic.

At the end of the program, mentors can assist in evaluating student assignments and projects. Mentorship typically involves a time commitment of 2-3 hours per week for the course of the 8-week program.

How to apply to be mentor

Interested students can fill in the registration form, where you can provide your brief resume and contact information. You may like to explain why you are interested in mentoring students in the Sustainability Leaders Program and what you can offer as a mentor. We will connect with you and let you know when selected as a mentor.

Registration Form

What do Mentors Gain?

Mentoring can be a very rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees. Mentors can gain a sense of purpose, personal satisfaction, and professional development opportunities.

Sense of purpose: This program is designed to help students learn about sustainability and to make a difference in their communities. Mentors can feel good knowing that they are helping to make a positive impact on the world.

Personal satisfaction: When mentees learn and grow, mentors can feel a sense of pride in their own contributions.

Professional development: Mentors can learn new skills, such as leadership, problem-solving and communication. They can also network with other professionals in the sustainability field.

In addition, mentors in the Sustainability Leaders Program receive:

‘Certificates of appreciation’ on successful completion of the program
A few Surprise gifts

If you are interested in becoming a mentor in the Sustainability Leaders Program, I encourage you to apply. It can be a very rewarding experience!

Eligibility

Must be a student who is currently enrolled in college or has graduated from college.
Must be willing to learn and contribute to a better tomorrow.
Must be able to commit 2-3 hours per week to mentoring.
Must have a basic understanding of solid waste management and the purpose and intent of the Sustainability Leaders Program.

To learn more about solid waste management and the Sustainability Leaders Program, mentors are advised to go through the program details on this website, read the blogs, and explore the section enlisting resources.

Some additional details:

Age: There is no upper or lower age limit for mentors. However, mentors should be at least 18 years old in order to participate in the program.
Experience: There is no required experience for mentors. However, mentors with experience in sustainability, waste management, or education are preferred.
Location: Mentors can be located anywhere in the world. However, mentors who are located in the same area as the students they are mentoring are preferred.