Children between the ages of 6 and 18 are referred to the Society's Youth Mentoring Program by a social worker and are in need of a positive adult role model to provide them with guidance, support, encouragement and most importantly friendship.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Meet with the child/youth once a week for two hours for a year (flexible)
- Ensure the safety of the child/youth while on outings
- Communicate all plans to the parent/guardian
- Maintain regular communication with the Program Coordinator
- Participate in fun friendship-based activities in the community with the child such as playing sports/games, sight seeing, attending special/community events, visiting museums/art galleries, talking, working on homework together, etc. (free tickets to a variety of different events provided)
Requirements:
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Provide 3 personal references
- Successfully participate in an interview and orientation
- Undergo a satisfactory criminal record check
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable, responsible and caring
- Mature and non judgmental
Benefits:
- 1-1 Experience working with a child/youth
- Exposure to the Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Access to internal and community job postings
- Access to ongoing Society training/education
- Letter of reference or verbal reference upon request
- Opportunity to network
- After 25 volunteer hours – membership to the Society
For more information please contact the Society's Volunteer Mentoring Coordinator: Sarah DeBodt or call her at 604.520.1166.
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