| Position ID: V-HVC0860 |
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2019 |
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| Opportunity Details |
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| Comments | Cultural Mentorship Program supporting Black Children, Youth and Families |
| Contact | Zack Jones, Case Manager, Cultural Mentorship Program Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters Burlington; Phone: 905-637-9911 ext 322 * 905-339-2355 ext 228; Email: zack.jones@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers will mentor black youth within a community based setting. Volunteers will assist in providing mentoring relationships while black youth participate in activities that reflect Caribbean and African heritage, cultural icons, carnival arts, diaspora experiences and other fun group based activities. |
| More Info Link | www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/youthopportunities/eoyap/obyap.aspx#! |
| Benefits | Encourage black youth to make healthy and safe choices, increase resiliency and help youth build a strong cultural identity, assist youth in understanding that they come from an origin rich in culture and tradition. |
| Clients | Youth (ages 12-18) who identify with the black community and are interested in developing positive mentoring relationships while exploring cultural content through group based activities. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for OSSD | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Families ; Community Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Culture & Heritage ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Education Support (Post-Secondary) ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; We ask our volunteers to commit to one session. Sessions are 10 weeks long for 120 minutes per week. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; The Cultural Mentorship Program will have as many as 20 youth who identify with the black community. There will be opportunities to break down into smaller groups when taking part in group activities. |
| Minimum Hours | 20 (Total) |
| Dates and Times | Saturday: Afternoon |
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall |
| Location | Community Centres located in Oakville and Burlington |
| Number of Positions | Burlington ; Oakville
30 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training |
| Transportation | Volunteers will provide their own transportation to designated community centres in Oakville and Burlington. We may require a few volunteers to pick up and drop off youth to programs (License required). |
| Application Deadline | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | We require all volunteers to complete an online application, obtain a vulnerable sector police clearance, attend a training session and a personal interview prior to program start date. |
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| Organization Name | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton, Oakville Office |
| Office Phone | 905-339-2355 |
| Fax | 905-339-2354 |
| E-Mail | info.halton@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Website | www.Mentorsforkids.ca |
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