SSLP Mentors (Virtual)

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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