FBC is developing a program that offers 1-on-1 mentorship with students, ensuring they are paired with a mentor that shares relevant cultural and personal experiences.
We are looking for Young Adults between the ages of 23 and 29 so that they are able to better relate to the students. In this role, you will work as a Mentor for High School students in our Students Supports for Learning Program.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- Identify as a member of the Black community
- Located in Alberta
- Prior experience as a Mentor
- 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