Position: Mentee 

Company/Organization Name: Alma Mater Society, Social Issues Commissions 

Number of Positions: 30 

Commitment: January 2025-April 2025, 1-3 hours/week  

Start Date: January 2024 (Exact date TBD)  

Deadline to Apply:   

Description 

The Black Legacy Mentorship Program (BLMP) is a student-led initiative launching its pilot year at Queen’s University. It connects Black youth in Kingston (Grades 9–12) with Black student mentors from Queen’s University. Together, they explore leadership, identity, and future goals through engaging, culturally affirming activities. Sessions will take place monthly at Queen’s University from January to March 2025, with free transportation and meals provided.

Time Commitment

• 2 mentees will be assigned to 1 mentor at a time 
• Mentees are required to participate in small mentor meetings, up to 1.5 hour bi-weekly and be engaged participants in discussions and events (online or in person) 
• Mentees will be required to attend a 1 monthly 2-hour session with their mentor hosted at Queen’s University. These will take place on January 30th, February 27th, March 27th.                                                            

Eligibility

• Be full-time high school student (Grade 9 – 12) in Kingston 
• Self-identify as Black