Climbing Mentorship Program - Mentee Application
Please fill out the below form if you are interested in being mentored with Van Queer Climbers.

Please provide as much detail as possible so VQC can match you with the best fit for your mentor(s). Anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community is welcome to apply. We have no minimum level of climbing experience required, beginners are most welcome!

Founded in 2021, our mentorship program has supported hundreds of participants over the four years that it's been running. Some of our mentees have even become mentors!

The VQC Summer Mentorship Program will run from June 1st, 2024 - August 31st, 2024.

Mentorship Perks:

  • All mentorship participants will get access to 50% off intro courses at The Hive
  • All mentorship participants can access a 3-month membership at The Hive for 50% during the program dates
  • All mentorship participants get FREE gear rentals from ClimbOn Squamish
  • Mentees receive $15 drop-in at The Hive & Base5 during mentorship sessions
  • Mentors get FREE drop-in at The Hive & Base5 during mentorship sessions
  • Learn new climbing stuff and meet other rad queer climbers!

Program Overview:

  • 1 mentor is paired with 2-3 mentees to do group mentorship sessions – we're all about community!
  • Groups meet 1-2 x month for 2-4hr mentorship sessions
  • We host a kickoff and wrap up party for participants :)

If you have any questions, please email vanqueerclimbers@gmail.com
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First and Last Name *
Contact Email *
Are you 19 years of age or older? *
We're currently only accepting legal adults into the program. Youth mentorship programs may be introduced at a later date.
Please provide your pronouns: *
Let us know which pronouns you prefer.
Please list any identifiers that you use:
Identifiers can include gender identity, sexual identity/orientation, racial or ethnic identity, and other identifiers such as disabled or chronically ill etc. This question is optional and may be left blank if you prefer. Identifiers are helpful in assisting us to match mentees with mentors who are best suited to support and understand their experiences and vice versa.
Why are you interested in being a VQC climbing mentee? *
Which level of climbing best describes the skills you would like to work on in each style? Please select all that apply. *
**Please note that in accordance with each gym's liability protection, belay skills cannot be taught in any facility by any person who does not work there. For this reason, Top Rope Belaying and Lead Climbing Beginners (with no experience) can only be taught belay and lead skills outdoors or by folks employed by their respective gyms. If you are interested in working on lead skills in a gym, you must be lead belay certified at the gym you intend on climbing at.
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Please list all climbing gear you have access to: *
Any other gear needed for your session will be provided by the program. If you have additional gear not provided here, you're welcome to list it in the 'other' section.
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What group size are you comfortable being mentored in? *
Select the number of people you would feel comfortable having in your group including yourself. If you would prefer 1-on-1 mentorship with only your mentor, select 1. If you select 3, that means you plus two other mentees and a mentor(s).
1-on-1 mentorship
Up to 3 total mentees (you + 2 others)
Which location(s) are you comfortable commuting to on your own? *
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Are you interested in carpooling? *
If you have any accessibility requirements that need to be taken into consideration, please let us know here.
Do you feel comfortable committing 4+ hours each month to mentoring during the Summer program? *
This does not include travel time, but is simply the active mentoring time.
Please list your availability for June 1 - August 31 *
We recognize that this may change over time. Please reach out by email if your availability changes.
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Is there anything that might stop you from being able to attend mentorship sessions or make it hard or uncomfortable for you to attend?
This is helpful for us to know in order to best support you and make you feel comfortable and heard.
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