SSLP Mentors (Virtual)

Fbcfcn; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking mentors for high school students in British Columbia. As a mentor, you will provide guidance and support, helping students develop personal and academic skills. Ideal candidates are young adults aged 23-29 who can relate to the students, identify as members of the Black community, and possess prior mentorship experience. Bilingualism is an asset. The role offers flexible connections in person or virtually.

Qualifications

• Identify as a member of the Black community.
• Located in British Columbia.
• Prior experience as a mentor is preferred.
• Dependable, adaptable, respectful, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Connect with youth in the mentorship program, in person or virtually.
• Develop a relationship with the mentees.
• Help mentees develop personal and academic skills.
• Be a source of support and guidance for mentees.
• Attend mentorship training sessions.

Skills

Bilingualism

Ability to overcome adversity

Dependability

Respectfulness

Resilience

Familiarity with financial literacy topics

Job description

Vancouver (UBC), Canada | Posted on 01/25/2023

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• State/Province British Columbia
• Country Canada

About Us

Mission: The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non‑profit organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.

Mantra: Stronger Together – Nothing About Us Without Us

Who We Are: The Federation of Black Canadians is a national advocacy organization that partners with Black communities, organizations, and people in 13 provinces and territories across Canada.

Job Description

FBC is developing a program that offers 1‑on‑1 mentorship with students, ensuring they are paired with a mentor that shares relevant cultural and personal experiences.

We are looking for young adults between the ages of 23 and 29 so that they are able to better relate to the students. In this role, you will work as a mentor for high school students in our Students Supports for Learning Program.

Responsibilities

• Mentors will connect in person or virtually with youth in the program
• Develop a relationship with mentees
• Help a mentee develop personal and academic skills
• Be a source of support and guidance for their mentee
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend mentorship training session

Requirements

• Identify as a member of the Black community
• Located in British Columbia
• Prior experience as a mentor
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Dependable (keeps commitments, shows up on time, follows through)
• Adaptable (shows the ability to overcome adversity in his or her personal and/or professional life)
• Respectful (adheres to program and family rules, interested in learning about the experiences of others, nonjudgmental)
• Resilient (can handle common youth “testing behaviors” and is not particularly “rejection-sensitive”)
• Familiar with the topics being taught such as financial literacy, networking etc.