SSLP Mentors

Fbcfcn; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An advocacy organization is seeking mentors for a remote mentorship program aimed at supporting youth. Mentors will engage with students to help them develop both personal and academic skills. Candidates should identify with the Black community or other marginalized groups and have experience as mentors. Dependability, adaptability, and respectfulness are essential qualities for this role. The position also encourages bilingual applicants and offers a gift card as a thank you for service.

Benefits

Gift card as a thank you

Qualifications

• Identify as a member of the Black or a marginalized community.
• Prior experience as a mentor or similar experience is an asset.
• Dependable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Connect with youth in the program either virtually or in person.
• Help mentees develop personal and academic skills.
• Attend mentorship training sessions.

Skills

Mentoring

Adaptability

Respectfulness

Resilience

Bilingualism

Job description

About Us

Misson: 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

This is a remote position. FBC is offering 1‑on‑1 mentorship with students as part of our Student 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 or a member of a marginalized community.
• Located in Ontario.
• Prior experience as a mentor or similar experience is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Dependable (keeps commitments, shows up on time, follows through).
• Adaptable (shows the ability to overcome adversity in their 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”).
• Are familiar with the topics being taught such as financial literacy, networking, etc.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the last calendar year.
• Experience with being a mentor.
• Access to the FBC eco‑system amongst other opportunities.
• A gift card as a thank you for your service.