Mentor or Youth Mentor

Job Responsibility: You are about to tell that you're interested in their volunteer .If you'd like to add some additional information about yourself or ask questions, you can do so in the message box below.Once you click the confirm button, will be notified you're interested in volunteering for them and they will have access to your profile, contact information, and resume. You can wait for them to follow up with you or contact them through their profile pageOn-SiteOngoing OpportunityPosted2024-12-23Mentor or Youth MentorFamily & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW)10 Openings Summary Volunteers provide one-on-one support to a child (5-12) or youth (12+) through regulars visits, fun activities & making community connections. Description What you’ll be doingMentors (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. This role supports the child/youth as well as provides respite to parents. Please note: The application process can take 6-8 weeks. Pre-service training is offered 3 times a year. (Jan, May and Sept) 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. Days of the week and times are flexible based on the volunteer’s availability. 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 such as shopping, cooking, budgeting, schoolwork, etc.
• Complete and submit monthly logs and expenses.
• Maintain confidentiality and boundaries.
• Attend orientation or training sessions

Volunteer Perks :

• Support from both service worker and Coordinator of Volunteer Services
• Knowledge that you are working to help keep or reconnect children with parents
• Orientation, Training and support from staff
• Pre-Service EDI and program training
• Opportunities to connect with other volunteers
• Access to a variety of training, agency events and connection to other volunteers

You would be a good fit for this role if you :

• Like and enjoy being around children
• Enjoy a variety of people and have a positive outlook
• Patient and have empathy for others
• 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
• Have problem solving skills

Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County is committed to the decolonization of the child welfare system while remaining focused on the safety and wellbeing of children with their families and kin. This includes challenging and responding to the structural inequalities experienced by families. Fundamental to the work of Family Services are the foundations of Equity, Anti-Oppression, Indigenous Safety, and Trauma in child welfare using the practice models of Signs of Safety and Family Finding.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. Reach out to View email address on ca.edajobs.com or View phone number on ca.edajobs.com if you have any accommodation needs. 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.Comfortable commuting to opportunity locationResume or Linkedin profileWilling to undergo a background or police records checknullWhenTaking applications for next pre-service trainingWhere On-site Address Guelph & Wellington County- Guelph & Wellington County, Ontario, Guelph, N1E 2M7Guelph , OntarioCausesChildren & YouthCommunity & Social Services Skills & Experience BudgetingVisiting / AccompanyingMentoringTagsyouthmentorfamilieschildrensupportchildfamilyguelphyouth mentorfriendvisitsone-on-onefcscasfamily and children serviceswellington countychildren's aidcommunity connectionfriendly visitsType of VolunteerIndividualType of ActivityIndoorOutdoorPhysically ActivePhysically InactiveGood for AgesAdult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)Less DetailsFamily & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) are a part of.Communitieswe help & serveMenWomenSpecial Needs and DisabilitiesEnglish as Secondary Language (ESL)Families (Adults with Children)First Nations & Indigenous PeopleHomeless Youth and AdultsImmigrants/RefugeesLGBTQ2+ CommunitiesPeople Living in PovertyChildrenTeens / YouthPublic/Community BenefitCheck-out Some Additional Content from Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW)Loading...CopiedBanner with kids playingOur OpportunitiesFound: 4 OpportunitiesVolunteer Driver (aka Chauffeur)Guelph, OntarioFamilies are connect to each other and needed programs with the support of volunteers removing transportation barriers.OngoingSee DetailsHomework Helper & Education InspirerGuelph, OntarioVolunteers in this role provide one-on-one academic support and motivation to learn or complete homework.OngoingSee DetailsFamily Support VolunteerGuelph, OntarioFamily Support Volunteers provide one-on-one support, work towards goals and help build community connections.OngoingSee DetailsMentor or Youth MentorGuelph, OntarioVolunteers provide one-on-one support to a child (5-12) or youth (12+) through regulars visits, fun activities & making community connections.OngoingSee DetailsMessage Sent!Your message has been successfully sent to the organizationMorning Shift Description Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Consequuntur, excepturi?Minimum Age RequirementAdult (Age 18-54)