Offer summary

Qualifications:

Identify as a member of the Black community, Located in specific Canadian provinces or territories, Prior mentoring experience preferred, Bilingualism is an asset.

Key responsabilities:

Connect with youth virtually or in person

Develop personal and academic skills of mentees

Provide support and guidance

Maintain confidentiality

Attend training sessions and mentor 3 youth

Job description

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 Mentees

Help 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 Youth

Requirements

Identify as a member of the Black community
Located in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories or British Columbia
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