PLEASE NOTE: Until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted to allow in-person volunteering, weekly mentoring sessions will take place virtually, using principally DBNC's 'Microsoft Teams' platform. Please see TRAINING, below.) You (and other retired or established professionals in your network) are welcome any FRIDAY from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, to offer insights and knowledge about your sector, job searching in that sector, hiring practices, local employers, do mock interviews, resume reviews, share soft skills knowledge, etc. to a group of 5 to 10 job seekers (newcomers, Canadians who have been laid off, youth, etc).

DBNC's need for mentors is constant, so you can apply to volunteer right away with confidence! IF you have a volunteer 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, you can immediately access the DBNC online volunteer application form by clicking the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above). It also would be helpful if you would upload your resume to your volunteer 'profile'. After you have submitted an application, please monitor your email 'Junk/Spam' folders and leave space on your voicemail for communications from DBNC. Thank you!

• You understand the challenges that many experience in gaining meaningful, fulfilling employment, especially those faced by newcomers and youth


• You have the requisite career/professional background/experience that equips you for productive mentorship


• 'Networking' skills are an asset


• You're friendly, engaging, and the kind of 'role model' that our program needs


• Solid oral/written English skills (fluency in additional language(s) is welcome)


• Ready access to the Internet via a reliable PC, laptop (with facility to access 'Microsoft Teams' - we will orient and support you)


• Some 'HR' training/awareness/experience is very helpful


• You're able to abide by the set schedule (see 'Time Commitment', below)


• You can commit to volunteering in this program for AT LEAST 3 MONTHS (preferably 6)

SCREENING of applicant volunteers will be virtual(telephone/email/online - Skype, 'Microsoft Teams', etc.), unless otherwise advised