Volunteer Mentor for Indigenous youth

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Date: 8 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
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2024-10-23

Volunteer Mentor for Indigenous youth

Urban Native Youth Association

15 Openings

Summary

UNYAs Mentorship Program connects Indigenous youth, ages 12 to 15, to volunteer mentors in the community.

Description

What you’ll be doing

About The Mentorship Program

The mandate of the Mentorship Program is to connect Indigenous youth, ages 12 to 15, to volunteer mentors in the community. With the support of positive role-models, youth have the opportunity to realize their strengths and work towards future goals. Our aim is to empower youth and provide them with the tools they need to make positive choices and changes, helping them grow into strong, capable and confident adults.

Volunteer Position Description

We are seeking committed volunteer mentors, from all backgrounds, to engage in meaningful and supportive relationships with 12 to 15-year-old Indigenous youth. Volunteer Mentors will meet with their youth throughout the month, and participate in one-on-one, fun, consistent and goal-oriented activities together. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • You are a mature, positive role-model;
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • You are energetic, and able to relate well to youth;
  • You are goal-oriented, and motivated to work with youth on skills development and confidence building;
  • You successfully complete a Criminal Records Check, specific to working with the Vulnerable Sector;
  • You are able to commit to a mentorship lasting a minimum of 1 year, but preferably long-term;
  • You are able to devote 2-4 hours per week to meet with your mentee.

Training Provided

  • Mentor training session
  • MCFD Privacy/FOIPPA Training, Trauma Informed Relationships: Building Safety; UNYAs Philosophy of Care Training
  • On-going follow-up and support from Program staff throughout your mentorship;
  • Free periodic workshops on subjects pertaining to effective mentoring and issues faced by urban Indigenous youth. Benefits
  • Opportunity to develop long-lasting relationships with youth
  • Free monthly group activities;
  • Tickets to sporting, arts and cultural events;
  • Potential references to post-secondary institutions or employers after six successful months of mentoring.

Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

must be 21 years of age or older

complete a Criminal Records Check, specific to working with the Vulnerable Sector;

  • You are able to devote 2-4 hours per week/ for 1 year

When

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Where

On-site Address

1618 East Hastings, British Columbia, Vancouver, V5L 1S

Vancouver , British Columbia

Causes

Children & YouthCommunity & Social Services

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Volunteer Mentor for Indigenous youth

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UNYAs Mentorship Program connects Indigenous youth, ages 12 to 15, to volunteer mentors in the community.

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Adult (Age 18-54)

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