Remote After-School Volunteer Mentor (English)

Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc. supports immigrant and refugee children, youth, and their families through employment, education, and social recreation programs.

About the role

Volunteer mentors will remotely assist clients in our Remote After-School Mentorship Program for newcomer and refugee children and youth in Grades 1 through 12. Mentors provide settlement and orientation information, foster positive relationships, and help clients practice language skills.

This program runs during the school year (September–June) Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00–8:00 PM. Mentors participate in group-based online sessions via Zoom with staff, volunteers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist newcomer and refugee children and youth with settlement and orientation information
• Foster positive relationships and help clients practice language skills
• Participate in group-based online sessions via Zoom

Requirements

• Responsible, reliable, patient, and committed to the program
• Must be a positive role model
• Experience working with youth and remote work is an asset but not required
• Criminal record check required (cost not reimbursed)
• Child abuse registry check required (cost reimbursed)
• Minimum 3-month commitment, 2.5 hours per week (evenings)

Skills

• Work with youth
• Leadership and communication skills
• Relevant to education careers

Benefits

• Training and orientation provided
• Letter of reference upon completion

Open to volunteers aged 16 and up. Available in multiple Winnipeg locations: Assiniboine South, Downtown, Elmwood, Fort Garry, Inkster, Point Douglas, River East, River Heights, Seven Oaks, St. Boniface, St. James-Assiniboia, St. Vital, and Transcona.