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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.