SSLP Mentors (Virtual)
Federation of Black Canadians
Remote
Posted on Friday, June 9, 2023
About us
Mission:
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.
Mantra:
Stronger Together – Nothing About Us Without Us
Who We Are:
The Federation of Black Canadians is a national advocacy organization that partners with Black communities, organizations, and people in 13 provinces and territories across Canada.
Job Description
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
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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 Youth
Requirements
- Identify as a member of the Black community
- Located in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories or British Columbia
- 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
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