Indigenous Mentor
ORGANIZATION: YWCA
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The YWCA Indigenous Mentorship Program is seeking applications for mentors to participate in 2024's Indigenous Mentor Circle.
This program is open to self-identified Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming people looking to connect with other folk of those identities within the Indigenous community. As a volunteer mentor, we invite you to share your personal medicine in our monthly peer mentorship circles with the help of skilled Indigenous facilitators. Mentors will also have the opportunity to mentor and connect in circle with self-identified Indigenous youth (mentees). There is further opportunity to deepen your cultural connections and explore identity, reciprocity, re-Indigenization and solidarity by being a part of our ongoing talking circles, workshops, crafts, games, and other activities.
When: Every 3rd Sunday from 11 AM - 2 PM PST
Where: Hybrid Zoom/YWCA Program Centre (535 Hornby St. Vancouver)
Are you interested in helping create a supportive Indigenous community for peers and mentees? In the circle, you will:
- Make new friends and join a welcoming community, where you can chat about anything from pop culture to world events, to personal and life experiences
- Connect with and gain support and advice from other self-identified Indigenous role models
- Celebrate our Indigenous cultures and explore social and gender issues together
- Take part in a variety of fun cultural activities, games, and discussions, and explore Indigenous media, current events, music and art
- Gain facilitation skills, self-esteem, and opportunities to reflect on your life goals and personal experiences
We welcome members of the Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, Queer and Disabled communities.
More opportunities with YWCA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YWCA
Location:
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, CA
Mission Statement
Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Description
We are one of Metro Vancouver's largest and most diversified non-profit organizations. Our holistic, integrated programs and services help lift women and families out of poverty, provide the best start for children and create new opportunities for education, employment and leadership.
YWCA Metro Vancouver Youth Education Programs need young men and women to be mentors, leaders and facilitators for Grade 7 students during a critical transition in their lives.
Volunteers in our ten-week programs help Grade 7 girls and boys with their transition to high school by building their confidence, encouraging them to make good decisions and promoting healthy relationship skills. Each program is led by a team of two college/university students, one to two high school students and a mature mentor.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- Approx. 6 hours/month
- This opportunity is available to self-identified Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks.