Next Stop Canada Youth Mentor- Virtual

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

Job summary

An innovative program seeks enthusiastic volunteers to mentor and support pre-arrival youth in their journey to Canada. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young newcomers adapt to their new environment. Volunteers will engage in online interactions, share valuable experiences, and collaborate with a diverse team to create engaging content. Join this rewarding initiative to develop new skills, connect with individuals from various backgrounds, and contribute positively to the community while earning volunteer hours. Your involvement will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for youth into Canadian society.

Benefits

Volunteer hours

Skill development

Community impact

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 14 to 24.
• Experience working with newcomers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring pre-arrival youth to help with settlement needs.
• Developing online content with other mentors.
• Facilitating discussions during meetings.

Skills

Technological experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Cultural sensitivity

Social media tools usage

Tools

Facebook

Twitter

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:

1. Mentoring and chatting with pre-arrival youth to help them with their settlement needs.
2. Sharing immigration experience and providing practical settlement tips to pre-arrival youth.
3. Working with other NSCY mentors to develop NSCY online content (blogs, vlogs).
4. Attending monthly online meetings to further develop skills and provide input for NSCY.
5. Assisting with meetings including facilitating discussions, helping with activity set-up, and post-activity clean up (if needed).
6. 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 having 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.