SSLP Mentors; Virtual

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Remote Job

Mission:

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.

Mantra:

Stronger Together – Nothing About Us Without Us

Who We Are:

The Federation of Black Canadians is a national advocacy organization that partners with Black communities, organizations, and people in 13 provinces and territories across Canada.

This is a remote position.

FBC is offering 1-on-1 mentorship with students as part of our Student Supports for Learning program.

• Mentors will connect in person or virtually with youth in the program
• Develop a relationship with Mentees
• Help a mentee develop personal and academic skills
• Be a source of support and guidance for their mentee
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend Mentorship training session

• Identify as a member of the Black community
• Located in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories or British Columbia
• Prior experience as a Mentor or similar experience is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Dependable (keeps commitments, shows up on time, follows through)
• Adaptable (shows the ability to overcome adversity in his or her personal and/or professional life)
• Respectful (adheres to program and family rules, interested in learning about the experiences of others, nonjudgmental)
• Resilient (can handle common youth “testing behaviors” and is not particularly “rejection-sensitive”)
• Are familiar with the topics being taught such as financial literacy, networking etc