Are you a mid to late career editor interested in sharing your industry insights with a student or emerging editor? Join our mentorship database! We offer honorariums to our mentors for each completed agreement. Mentoring positions are only available to members of Editors Canada.
John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program
The John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program offers editors the opportunity to participate in one-on-one mentoring relationships. Mentorship is currently available exclusively to Editors Canada members and student affiliates.
As a mentor, you have the opportunity to:
- give back to the association and the editing community
- develop your personal leadership, communication and coaching styles
- reflect on your goals and practices
- extend your knowledge and expertise
- expose yourself to new perspectives, ideas and approaches
- expand your professional network
- enhance your professional development record
How to apply
Fill out our mentor application form to join the Editors Canada mentorship database. For any questions, please reach out to info@editors.ca
Volunteer with us
The mentorship committee is looking for volunteers with an interest in arts programming, marketing and content creation to help with upcoming committee initiatives. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skill set and get involved with your peers. Please email info@editors.ca with the subject line “Mentorship Committee Volunteer” to express your interest. Please note that only members of Editors Canada have access to volunteer opportunities within the association.