Volunteer Mentor

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Covenant House Toronto Full time

JOB OVERVIEW:
I

DUTIES:

  • To check in with their mentee once a week via text or phone call
  • To meet with mentee on a video call in place of in person meetings twice a month
  • To attend all training meetings and needed support meetings online
  • To meet with the program supervisor for followup and/or problem solving
  • To have a clear understanding of Covenant House Philosophy and 5 Principles
  • To act as a friend, companion, advisor and role model rather than an authority figure
  • To provide support and motivation to youth
  • To listen without judging
  • To encourage and facilitate youth in learning how to make decisions and take responsibility
  • To be willing to share experiences and ideas with youth
II. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • Free of a criminal record of physical or sexual violence
  • A sincere interest in youth
  • Flexible schedule to spend time with your mentee
  • Stable personal and professional life
  • Be openminded
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Patience
  • Adherence to the principles, mission and philosophy of Covenant House
  • Previous volunteer experience as a mentor is an asset
  • Nonjudgmental, "helping" attitude
  • Ability to motivate youth
III. BENEFITS

  • Help empower youth to make positive choices in their lives
  • Become acquainted with other 'likeminded' volunteers
  • Increase awareness of services and diversity in your community
  • Gain training and experience that may be beneficial on your resume
  • Mentor/Mentee group activities, participant recognition events
  • Sense of giving back to the community
  • The opportunity to gain exposure to and knowledge of a diversity of issues faced by young people who are homeless, trafficked or at risk
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