Volunteer Aspire Program Assistant

3 months ago


Peterborough, Canada The John Howard Society of Peterborough Full time

The Aspire Mentorship Program supports young adults (age 16-25) who may experience barriers in achieving their career, training, education, and life stabilization goals by connecting them with professional volunteer mentors in our community. The Aspire program provides young adults with opportunities to connect with caring and consistent adult figures, and to better connect with and integrate into their community. Part of how this is achieved is by hosting a variety of events and gatherings for program participants, such as Pizza Networking Dinner, Board Game night, Art Attack, Social Hang, etc.

The Aspire Mentorship Program is looking for someone who can be a volunteer Program Assistant, doing the following tasks:
1. Foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space at all events/gatherings

2. Assist with coordination, set up/clean up, and facilitation of events/gatherings

3. Act respectfully and professionally as an ambassador of JHS Peterborough while volunteering

4. Act as a role model to the youth and young adults who participate in JHS Peterborough programs

5. Attend volunteer orientation and ongoing training, as assigned by the Coordinator of Volunteer Services

**Does this sound like you? We are looking for a variety of individuals who are**:
1. Aligned with and believe in the organization's mission and values of resilience, skills development, and accountability

2. Excited to engage with all members of the community, including those experiencing poverty, living with invisible and visible disabilities, LGBTQ2I and gender diverse individuals

3. Interested in participating in community-based initiatives to strengthen the resilience and inclusivity of your community

4. Able to uphold organizational values and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreement

5. Have an interest in, and/or some training and/or education in social services, or a related field is an asset, but is not required

Volunteer Requirements:

- Mentors must participate in a 3-hour volunteer orientation (food & refreshments provided).
- All volunteers must sign and adhere to a professional Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement.

Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Expected hours: 2.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-01



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