Mentor

Volunteer Position Description

Description & Expectations:

• Provide support, understanding and guidance in a one-to-one relationship with a child through regular outings/activities
• Help improve a child’s self-esteem, self-confidence and initiative
• Help improve and enhance a child’s ability to establish positive relationships with peers and adults
• Act as a role model displaying consistency, problem-solving skills, use of community resources, socially acceptable behavior, responsibility, etc.

Supervised By:

 Social Worker

Qualifications Required:

• An interest in child welfare and experience with children
• Reliability, consistency, maturity and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• An understanding of anti-oppression practices and willingness to embrace these practices

Time Required:

• 3 to 4 hours weekly or bi-weekly
• Minimum one year commitment

Training Provided:

• Basic orientation – mandatory
• Annual workshop
• Support/training meetings

 Benefits:

• The opportunity to act as a role model for a child
• The opportunity to consult and interact with Social Work staff
• Opportunity to work directly with clients
• Opportunity to build knowledge of community resources