Next Stop Canada Youth Mentor- Virtual

Volunteerstjohns; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is looking for online mentors to support newcomer youth aged 14 to 24 as they prepare for their arrival in Canada. Candidates should be culturally sensitive and possess strong communication skills. This role involves mentoring, developing online content, and participating in team meetings. Join us in making a positive impact on young lives while gaining volunteer hours.

Benefits

Volunteer hours

Skill development training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 14 to 24.
• Experience with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset, especially Arabic, Farsi, Tagalog, or French.

Responsibilities

• Mentor pre-arrival youth to assist in their settlement needs.
• Develop NSCY online content alongside other mentors.
• Participate in monthly online skill development meetings.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Technological experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Program Description:

Next Stop Canada Youth (NSCY) is a program that provides online settlement support, learning opportunities, and mentorship to pre-arrival youth ages 12 to 19 who are destined for Canada. This online program helps overseas youth prepare for immigration by providing them with the information, knowledge, and resources needed to quickly adapt and integrate into Canadian society. This position is entirely online.

Major Duties May Include:

• Mentoring and chatting with pre-arrival youth to help them with their settlement needs.


• Sharing immigration experience and providing practical settlement tips to pre-arrival youth.


• Working with other NSCY mentors to develop NSCY online content (blogs, vlogs).


• Attending monthly online meetings to further develop skills and provide input for NSCY.


• Assisting with meetings including facilitating discussions, helping with activity set-up, and post-activity clean up (if needed).


• Completing mentor training.

Time Commitment

• Six-month commitment which includes monthly online meetings, one hour per week for live-chat sessions and may include additional projects which can be completed virtually.

Qualifications:

• Must be between the ages of 14 to 24.


• Experience and sensitivity dealing with people from different cultural, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.


• Demonstrate good technological experience and usage of social media tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter)


• Responsible, punctual, outgoing and friendly while demonstrating a willingness to learn.


• Must demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Experience working with newcomers or have life experience as a newcomer is an asset.


• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset. We are particularly looking for Arabic, Farsi, Tagalog, and French speakers.

Benefits:

• Make a difference in your community by ensuring overseas newcomer youth have a positive transition into Canadian society while earning volunteer hours.


• Learn about diversity at the YMCA and meet new people from all walks of life.


• Be a part of the YMCA team and promote the YMCA Mission, Vision and Values.


• Build new skills and learning strategies through facilitated training.