Mentor/Youth Mentor

Part Time, Temporary

Wellington County

Job Description

Mentors (children aged 5-12) and Youth Mentors (age 13-18+) provide one to one support and guidance of children and youth by providing social skills and personal development. Mentors provide regular visits and provide opportunities that the child or youth would otherwise not have. Volunteer takes place outside of the family home and in the community (various locations). This role supports the child/youth as well as provides respite to parents.

Commitment: In order to provide regular and consistent visits, we ask for an 8-month minimum commitment. Once a week, up to 3 hrs per week

Responsibilities: • Provide support, advocacy and guidance and a listening ear. • Be a positive, reliable, respectful role model. • Visit the child/youth on a regular, consistent basis and on agreed upon dates and times. • Assist with, if appropriate, simple life skills • Report issues and concerns to FCSGW staff • Complete and submit monthly logs and expenses. • Maintain confidentiality and boundaries.

You would be a good fit for this role if you are: • Like and enjoy being around children • Enjoy working with diverse populations. • Have a positive outlook. • Demonstrate good listening skills, patience, and empathy. • Understand that last minute changes or cancelations can occur for a variety of reasons. • Welcoming and passionate about supporting family wellbeing in our community. • Ability to problem solve.

Qualifications

Volunteers in this role are over the age of 18. • Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) and internal agency record check • Carrying a cell phone is recommended. • Working within the policies, procedures, and practices of FCSGW • Attend orientation or training sessions, and check in regularly

How to Apply

Visit the volunteer page on our website https://www.fcsgw.org/

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Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW)

Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County serves Wellington County and Guelph. With children, youth, families, and communities, we work inclusively and equitably toward safety, well-being, connection, and reconciliation. It is our vision that children and youth are safe, supported, and thriving. For more information visit our website https://www.fcsgw.org/

Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County is committed to working from an Anti-Oppressive and Equity practice and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. The agency encourages applications from members of an Equity deserving group and/or with lived experience. We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Please let us know if you have any accommodation needs.