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 OpportunityPosted2023-10-17Youth MentorAlberta Health Services- Forensic Adolescent Program10 Openings Summary Looking for mature, young adults to volunteer as a recreation therapy mentor with youth involved in the criminal justice system. Description What you’ll be doing Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapist, mentors will meet with a youth once a week at a recreation facility within the city of Calgary, or via virtual online platform. Mentors will enthusiastically participate in various leisure activities (both physical and stationary) based on a youths interests and treatment goals. Following each meeting, mentors will write a progress note documenting details of the intervention. It would be helpful for mentors to be available Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Mentors must have a means of transportation and a stable internet connection. Of note, all mentors must complete a Police Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check. Helpful Skills:

• Knowledge of youth services and recreation opportunities within Calgary
• Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• CPR and First Aid Training

Time Commitment: Upon applying for the position, applicants will be offered an interview to ensure a best fit for the FAP. If successful, the applicant will be offered a recreation therapy mentor position. The applicant will receive information from AHS Volunteer Services regarding onboarding documentation. All new mentors will attend an online orientation through Volunteer Services and complete an online Suicide Intervention training. New mentors will attend approximately 12hrs of in person training to support learning and preparation for a youth match. Additional training opportunities may be offered. It is important to note a significant amount of time may pass from your initial application to the FAP, to attending training, to your first youth match. Therefore, a minimum 1yr commitment is required.WhenPlease apply! However, training only occurs once a year and therefore you may have to wait to be fully onboarded.Where On-site Address AlbertaCausesChildren & YouthEmployment, Consulting, Mentoring, & TrainingLegal & Law, Government, & JusticeMental Health & Crisis SupportSports & Recreation Skills & Experience AdvocacyAble to stand & walk for long periods of timeMental HealthSports & Physical ActivitiesTagsyouthmental healthalbertacommunity knowledgerecreation and leisurevolunteersmentorshipimpactfulmental health & addictionssportsactivesocial connectionyouth mentorone-on-onerecreation therapyweekly visitscreative#volunteeropportunity orientedrelationship buildingcommittedType of VolunteerIndividualLess DetailsAlberta Health Services- Forensic Adolescent Program4038523548Causeswe are a part of.Communitieswe help & serveHomeless Youth and AdultsOffendersTeens / YouthOur OpportunitiesFound: 1 OpportunitiesYouth MentorAlbertaLooking for mature, young adults to volunteer as a recreation therapy mentor with youth involved in the criminal justice system.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)