Volunteer Mentor
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| Organization Name: | Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc. |
| Address: | 251-A Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 1N8 |
| Website: | http://www.needsinc.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Needs Centre provides accessible services and support to immigrant and refugee children and youth, and their families. Our goal is to enhance their integration into Canadian society by providing youth with employment, education and social recreation programs supported by psycho-social educators. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6334 |
| Description of Duties: | We are looking for Volunteer Mentors to support our new Mentorship Program. This program pairs dedicated volunteers with newcomer students to help them build confidence, navigate unfamiliar surroundings, and feel genuinely supported as they settle into their new communities. Commitment: 9 months Who You'll Mentor: Newcomer students 12+ attending High School Time Commitment: Meeting with mentee twice per month, 1 - 3 hours per session Start Date: As early as May 2026 |
| Skills Required: | Ideal Candidates are:
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Flexible Hours Meeting with the mentee twice-monthly, 1-3 hours per session for 9 months |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): This will depend on the mentees |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation Tickets to activities/events when available (limited quantities) |
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| Closing Date: | Jun 15, 2026 |
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