Volunteer Mentor - Toronto, Canada - Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

OB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a volunteer mentor who lives in
Toronto and GTA who is a
music producer to mentor a young person interested in exploring this field.

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.

The time commitment to participate is one year and in that one year, we expect the mentor and mentee to check in once a week via text or phone call and meet in the community twice a month.

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DUTIES:

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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