Volunteer Adult Mentor

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Are you passionate about empowering the youth? Do you love to make a positive influence? Then, a job as a youth mentor might be right for you. A mentor will coach, listen, engage, support or enable the youth to find their way through life. As a mentor, you may be asked to share life experiences, guide as well as motivate the youth and be a role model to explore life opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage youth and maintain a safe environment for all participants in trainings, meetings, etc.
• Be present during meetings, monitor progress and report any issues or concerns to staff.
• Be willing to hold space for hard conversations, listen to challenges and prioritize self esteem among participants.
• Be compassionate and share your experience as needed to encourage the youth.
• Collaborate with program staff to help manage program activities.

Qualifications

• Understands our mission and vision or is willing to learn.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys both one-on-one and group interactions.
• A strong interest in learning about OR previous experience in community building, social justice, or coaching or mentoring youth is preferred.
• A history of following through with commitments and the ability to communicate last minute changes or needs to staff directly.
• Comfortable with some level of ambiguity.
• Experience setting personal boundaries and practicing self care.

Time commitment and Events

• As necessary or applicable, attend free local trainings prior to program
  • These will be held on 4 non-consecutive days/twice weekly for 2 weeks in early November (well before Thanksgiving)
• Attend 2 virtual retreats, one in January/February and in May/June
• Attend 80% of regular meetings between January and early June, including:
  • Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 8:30pm (held via Zoom), and
  • Alternating Saturdays 7am - 4pm for Snowboarding
• Attend final graduation in June (will take place on Sat from 11am - 2pm)

Benefits

• Build a network of supportive, lifelong relationships with peers and support youth in the community
• Increase your professional. interpersonal, and leadership skills through free trainings and with the support of experienced staff.
• Learn the inner workings of a community based organization rooted in social justice to become an effective advocate for others and yourself.
• All meals (in accordance with dietary restrictions), equipment and supplies provided during program participation.
• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle at volunteer rate.
• Opportunities to access to industry deals on gear, services and training through a variety of partners in our network.