The Youth Mentor will be responsible for developing a personal and positive rapport with the youth, via consistent meetings and ensuring the meeting times are enjoyable and comfortable, along with, assisting the youth in creating life action plans and working with them to establish goals, either academic, extracurricular, and/or related to lifestyle, attitude, self-confidence etc.
To meet with the mentee for 3-5 hours / month
To complete a monthly assessment
To serve as a positive role model and friend
To take the lead in supporting the young person through an ongoing, one-on-one relationship
To assist in cultural, academic, personal adjustment
To help raise academic performance, if necessary
To help build healthier personal or interpersonal relationships and motivate to lead a healthier lifestyle
To build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
To strive for mutual respect
To build self-esteem and motivation and help improve attitudes and behaviors
To help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Working conditions, usually, include working indoors, either in a classroom setting or similar, and outdoors, interacting with, playing and supervising children and teens. The nature of the job may require having to deal with multiple / tasks queries at the same time, giving full attention to the mentee, and performing physically demanding activities, such as, sitting, standing, running and walking for long periods of time.
Able to commit to a minimum of 6 months of mentoring
Should be available to meet with the mentee for 3-5 hours per month
Should be able to complete a monthly assessment
Must have good relationship building skills
Interested in working with young people from various different cultures and backgrounds
Must be tolerant and respectful of individual differences
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Willing to complete the application and screening process
Must be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
Ability to attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
Must be a willing listener
Must be encouraging, supportive, patient and flexible
The candidate should be at least 18 years of age and at least have a high school degree/secondary school degree, along with, some experience working with children.