Mentor (for Short-Term Programming - Storybook)
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| Organization Name: | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg |
| Address: | 532 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z2 |
| Website: | http://www.bigwinnipeg.com/en/Home/default.aspx |
| Organizational Description: | Established in 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg is a registered charity located on Treaty One Territory in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg. For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg has facilitated youth mentoring programs that inspire and power children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Our individual (one-on-one) and group mentoring programs provide youth with a mentor, friend, and role model, establishing a unique and life-changing relationship. In turn, youth develop their minds to overcome adversities such as detrimental living conditions, family violence, declining mental health, school issues and identity challenges. With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are%u202Freminded they can be anything they dream of being. We are a part of a nationally recognized Federation comprised of 95 member agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across Canada. Together, we mobilize over 21,300 volunteers who, in turn, mentor 41,700+ children and young people. That is roughly 2.2 million volunteer hours recorded each year. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Nervous about making a commitment to long-term mentoring? Don't have specific or significant experience working with youth? Our short term programs involve participating in an 8-week agency-based program at our office, where you will receive additional support as you grow your experience in mentoring. Storybook is a short-term mentoring program where "everyone's story matters". This short-term program is for volunteers to help youth be creative, self-reflective, and become the author of their own story. Youth may take part in the program once, consecutively, or while they wait for a long term match. Over 8 sessions, mentors will help mentees author and illustrate a strength-based story about themselves. Matches will learn about the elements of a story (character, plot, timeline) and illustrate parts of the story with hand-made/drawn art. Our staff will then publish a copy of the book for the youth to keep as they grow up. |
| Skills Required: | Be 18 years old or above Work cooperatively with staff in planning/coordinating activities Provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance Provide three or four satisfactory references Respect the confidential nature of our services and sign a confidentiality agreement The ability to be creative and flexible in establishing activities with youth Be trustworthy, energetic, mature, stable, reliable, accepting, patient, caring and respectful of others Be supportive and non-judgmental in your interactions with children and youth Promote the welfare and safety of the child or youth Be comfortable with the Big Brother Big Sister of Winnipeg's core values, policies and procedures |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Improve experience surrounding youth mentorship and engagement Gain experience and expand knowledge of child development, tutoring, and youth/adult collaboration Satisfaction of contributing to the improvement of child/youth quality of life Acquire experience related to career goals such as social work, education, health care, and social sciences. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening, Weekend |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: bbbswpg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Online: winnipeg.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
