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About the Position | |||
Position: 860 - Conversation Club Mentor | |||
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Position Address: Peel Office: 71 West Drive, Unit 23, Brampton, Ontario | |||
Location: Mississauga, Brampton | |||
GoalBig Brothers Big Sisters of Peel inspires and empowers children and youth through mentoring and supportive relationships. Mentoring by volunteers is a core activity, and the Peel chapter continues to help so many young people annually. Conversation Club is a supervised group mentoring program for newcomer youth ages 12 - 18. Youth and mentors meet for weekly sessions after school to build language, social, leadership and presentation skills. Youth meet peers from different backgrounds, participate in workshops, field trips and activities and learn more about Canada and community. This program is offered in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training, Malton Neighbourhood Services, the Meadowvale Library, Brampton Multicultural Community Centre and local schools and is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. As a volunteer with the Conversation Club, you will have a key role in defining the enormous good that Big Brothers Big Sisters do in the local community for our youth. |
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DescriptionThis after school program introduces new Canadian youth (12 - 18) to a volunteer mentor (20 - 30), who has lived in Canada for at least 5 years. Newcomers and their mentors meet in a group setting for one hour each week, spending their time addressing homework concerns, practicing English conversation and presentation skills, learning about Canada, plus sharing experiences and common interests. Please apply at the earliest opportunity for this mentoring opportunity. Volunteer clients of Volunteer MBC should click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above) to confirm your interest in pursuing this position. You will gain immediate access to the BBBS volunteer application webpage. Please follow the steps outlined. Thank you! |
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Benefits
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Qualifications
Max Age: 30 Police Check: Required Resume:Not required Driver's Licence: Not required Proof of Vaccination: Not required |
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Time CommitmentThis is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days - Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening One hour meeting weekly, usually at various schools/public libraries, specific schedule TBD. We require a 1 year commitment for all our programs. |
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TrainingScheduled training - A 2 hour training session is provided. |
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More DetailsAreas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Career Mentorship, Youth Programs, Social Media, Settlement & Integration, Parent & Child Support, Program Coordination, Youth Mentorship, Multilingual, Newcomer Support
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace Ideal for: Individuals |
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How to Contact | |||
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Social Media | |||
https://peelyork.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ | |||
https://www.facebook.com/BBBSPeelYork/ | |||
https://twitter.com/BBBSPeelYork | |||
https://www.linkedin.com/company/2689300/ | |||
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzYBtceY-mivJ4-sTg8tHQ | |||
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