This is a remote position.
FBC is offering 1-on-1 mentorship with students as part of our Student Supports for Learning program.
Responsibilities
- Mentors will connect in person or virtually with youth in the program.
- Develop a relationship with MenteesHelp a mentee develop personal and academic skills
- Be a source of support and guidance for their mentee
- Maintain confidentiality
- Attend Mentorship training session
- Mentor 3-5 Youth
Requirements
- Identify as a member of the Black or a member of a marginalized community
- Located in Ontario
- Prior experience as a Mentor or similar experience is an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset
- Dependable (keeps commitments, shows up on time, follows through)
- Adaptable (shows the ability to overcome adversity in his or her personal and/or professional life)
- Respectful (adheres to program and family rules, interested in learning about the experiences of others, nonjudgmental)
- Resilient (can handle common youth “testing behaviors” and is not particularly “rejection-sensitive”)
- Are familiar with the topics being taught such as financial literacy, networking etc
- Vulnerable Sector Check within the last calendar year
Benefits
- Experience with being a mentor
- Access to the FBC eco-system amongst other opportunities
- A gift card as a thank you for your service
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