Community-Based Mentor

Volunteer Success; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mentoring organization is seeking Community-Based Mentors to spend quality time with children or youth in a mentoring relationship. Mentors will engage in regular outings to build trust and provide support. This role requires a minimum commitment of one year and is designed for individuals or couples passionate about making a difference. Background checks and online training are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check.
• Must provide references.
• Completion of online training is required.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with a child or youth in a 1:1 mentoring relationship.
• Develop a trusting relationship through regular outings.
• Commit to at least two outings per month.

Job description

Community-Based Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough

Summary

Spend time with a child or youth in a 1:1 mentoring relationship through regular outings and activities

Description

The Community Based mentoring program provides children and youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests, and is supported by our experienced case-workers.

The Community Based mentoring program usually requires two regularly scheduled outings a month of a few hours each and a minimum of a one year commitment.

Requirements

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Reference Check
• Online Training

When: Immediately

Where: On-site in Peterborough, Ontario

Type of Volunteer: Individual or Couple