Current jobs related to Volunteer Mentor - Toronto, Ontario - Covenant House Toronto


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...

  • Children's Mentor

    3 weeks ago


    Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club Full time

    Job Title: After-School Program Facilitator Company: BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club **Job Summary:** We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to facilitate our after-school children's program for the school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities for children aged 4...

  • Children's Mentor

    3 weeks ago


    Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club Full time

    Location and Start time: Warren Park Jr Public School (135 Varsity Rd, York, ON M6S 4P4) - 3:00pm - 5:30pm BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club serves children and youth in the Weston Mount Dennis/ Lawrence Heights and surrounding communities providing social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs. We are...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    About VHA Home HealthCareVHA Home HealthCare is a leading not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 caring and committed professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients.Our MissionOur mission is to improve the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    About VHA Home HealthCareVHA Home HealthCare is a leading not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 caring and committed professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients.Our MissionOur mission is to improve the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada BGC St. Alban's Club Full time

    **Job Summary:** We are seeking a motivated individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Salary: $16.55-$17 **Location and Start Time:** • Bala Avenue Community School • Baycrest Public School • Charles E. Webster Jr Public School • Fairbank Public School • Harwood Junior Public...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada BGC St. Alban's Club Full time

    **Job Summary:** We are seeking a motivated individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for the school year, providing social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs to children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Salary: $16.55-$17 **Location and Start Time:** • Bala Avenue Community School •...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    About VHA Home HealthCareVHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes, and community settings.Program OverviewThe Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes, and community settings.As a Volunteer, Safer Spaces Hoarding Support Specialist, you will play a vital...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes, and community settings.As a Volunteer, Safer Spaces Hoarding Support Specialist, you will play a vital...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time

    **About VHA Home HealthCare**VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most. Our team of over 3,000 professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.**The Safe Spaces Hoarding Support...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club Full time

    Job Title: After-School Program Facilitator BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for the school year. As an After-School Program Facilitator, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and engaging environment for children aged 4 to 12 years...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada BGC St. Alban's Club Full time

    Job Title: After-School Program Facilitator BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for the school year. As an After-School Program Facilitator, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and engaging environment for children aged 4 to 12 years...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club Full time

    **Job Summary:** We are seeking a motivated individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for the school year, providing social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs to children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. The BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club serves children and youth in the Weston...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club Full time

    **Job Summary:** We are seeking a motivated individual to facilitate our afterschool children's program for children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Location and Start time: Bala Avenue Community School Baycrest Public School Charles E. Webster Jr Public School Fairbank Public School Harwood Junior Public School Humber TCHC - 3:00PM -...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada BGC St. Alban's Club Full time

    Salary: $16.55-$17Location and Start time:Bala Avenue Community School (6 Bala Avenue, York, ON M6M 2E1) Baycrest Public School (50 Ameer Ave, North York, ON M6A 2L3)Charles E. Webster Jr Public School (1900 Keele St, York, ON M6M 3X7)Fairbank Public School (2335 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6E 3S5)Harwood Junior Public School (50 Leigh St, York, ON M6N...

Volunteer Mentor

3 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Covenant House Toronto Full time

JOB OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a volunteer mentor who lives in the
Toronto and GTA area who is a
nurse.

Our Mentor Program matches youth with adult role models who provide positive life and career advice or just a listening ear.

The program helps our young people establish valuable relationships and improve their decision-making skills.

I

DUTIES:

  • To check in with their mentee once a week via text or phone call
  • To meet with mentee twice a month in person in the community
  • To attend all training meetings and needed support meetings online
  • To communicate 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
ojCuThC0SK