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SSLP Mentors (Virtual)

Federation of Black Canadians

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Identify as a member of the Black or a member of a marginalized community
  • Located in Ontario
  • Prior experience as a mentor or similar role is an asset
  • Vulnerable Sector Check within the last calendar year

Responsibilities

  • Connect with youth in the program (in person or virtually)
  • Develop a relationship with mentees and help them develop personal and academic skills
  • Be a source of support and guidance for mentees while maintaining confidentiality
  • Attend mentorship training and mentor 3-5 youth

Key facts

  • Remote from: British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada
  • Full time
  • Mentor
  • English

Hard skills

Mentoring Youth Academic Support Services Microsoft Networking Case Management Systems Health And Wellness Coaching Emotional Support

Other skills

  • Mentorship
  • Relationship Building
  • Financial Literacy
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Politeness
  • Resilience
  • Client Confidentiality

About the company

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Federation of Black Canadians

Civic & Social Organizations

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization, driven by Black organizations across the country, that advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent. Mobilize, Empower, Transform

Company details

Company typeSmall startup
IndustryCivic & Social Organizations
Company size2 - 10

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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 3-5 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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