Youth Mentor - Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pro-rata salary

Flexible part-time hours

Remote mentoring

Training & resources

Supportive mentor community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an inspiring Youth Mentor to support young people in the Port Elizabeth area through a remote model.

This part-time role empowers youth by fostering life skills, educational growth, and personal development via video calls and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, education, or youth development.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting young people with a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Proficiency with online communication tools and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to commit to a set schedule of weekly virtual mentoring sessions.
• Understanding of adolescent development and common youth challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with mentees through regular virtual check-ins.
• Guide academic achievement, career exploration, and personal development.
• Help mentees identify strengths, interests and areas for growth.
• Facilitate skill-building activities and provide resources.
• Model positive communication and problem-solving.
• Report mentee progress to coordinator while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Adolescent development

Online collaboration tools

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Video conferencing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an inspiring and dedicated Youth Mentor to provide guidance and support to young people in the Port Elizabeth area through a fully remote model. This part-time role is designed to empower youth by fostering positive attitudes, developing essential life skills, and encouraging educational and personal growth. As a remote mentor, you will connect with mentees via video calls, online platforms, and digital communication tools, offering a flexible and impactful way to contribute to the community's future. You will be instrumental in helping young individuals navigate challenges and realize their full potential from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with assigned mentees through regular virtual check-ins.
• Provide guidance and support on academic achievement, career exploration, and personal development goals.
• Assist mentees in identifying their strengths, interests, and areas for growth.
• Facilitate skill-building activities and provide resources to help mentees overcome obstacles.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Report on mentee progress and challenges to the program coordinator, maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, education, or youth development.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting young people and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Proficiency with online communication tools and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to commit to a set schedule of virtual mentoring sessions each week.
• Understanding of adolescent development and common youth challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary.
• Flexible part-time working hours, ideal for balancing other commitments.
• Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people remotely.
• Access to training and resources for effective virtual mentoring.
• Supportive online community of fellow mentors.