Mentor
(Bruce Grey Mentorship)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Greg Dow, Consulting Director, Bruce Grey Mentorship; Phone: 519-506-5065; Email: info@brucegreymentorship.ca | |||
| Duties | To be a friend and companion for a child or youth in either a group program, individual match or a school match- Take initiative to arrange relevant outings with the Mentee- Listen and provide advice when appropriate- To role model appropriate behaviours and reinforce positive social skills. | |||
| More Info Link | www.brucegreymentorship.ca/become-a-mentor.html | |||
| Clients | Children and youth ages 6 to 16 within our service area who come from families with one or both parent absent, or where there is a demonstrated need for additional support and encouragement. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Engagement | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 1 year minimum ; Depending on availability, minimum time commitment is 1x a month, up to individual mentoring on weekly/bi-weekly basis. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Various Locations | |||
| Location | Hanover, Walkerton, Chesley, Nesutadt, Durham and Ayton | |||
| Number of Positions | Bruce County: 10 individual(s) ; Grey County: 10 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is provided ; Training is required | |||
| Transportation | Depends on specific situation, transportation is needed but not always required | |||
| Cost | No cost | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Screening process and training program | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
| Agency Details | ||||
| Organization Name | Bruce Grey Mentorship | |||
| Office Phone | 519-506-5065 | |||
| info@brucegreymentorship.ca | ||||
| Website | www.brucegreymentorship.ca | |||
| Address & Map | 517 11th Ave Hanover, ON N4N 2S3 | |||