| About the Position | |
| Position # | 729 |
| Organization | 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre |
| Position | Mentor to a Single Mom - Moms & Mentors Program |
| Location | 4460 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | Volunteer mentors actively support single mothers by offering them an open ear and emotional support. Moms benefit from hearing about someone else's experience, and from having a person to turn to. It empowers and inspires mentees to have someone to lean on. Our program attendees have told us that it can have a life-altering impact, and many life-long friendships have been formed. |
| Description |
1Up Single Parent Resource Centre, Moms and Mentors program needs volunteer female mentors with parenting experience to offer support and guidance to isolated single mothers of all ages. As a volunteer mentor, you will be matched with a single mom and her children for a one-on-one match. Matched pairs spend about two hours per week together: discussing parenting issues, working on personal goals, going for coffee or walks, and enjoying fun activities. If you are a good listener, interested in learning more about yourself and others, and have a caring, non-judgmental approach, this volunteer role may be a good fit for you. |
| Training Details | We have two training meetings a month: one on a Saturday morning for all Moms & Mentors, the other on an early evening (weekdays vary), for mentors to debrief and train. |
| Working Conditions | Flexible; you would meet with the Mom for about 2 hours per week at a place of her and your choice, i.e., a coffee shop, a park or event, at your or her home (if desired), the beach, library, etc. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | You and the mentee would meet for approx. two hours weekly, any time that suits you both. We have two monthly meetings throughout 9 months of the year: a Saturday meeting for the whole group, including lunch, and a mentor meeting (including a light dinner) on an early evening during the week. |
| Age | 20+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children/Youth |
| Skill(s) | Sensitivity, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Flexibility |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://singleparentvictoria.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Sanni Rosebrock |
| Phone | 2503851114 Ext. 5 |
| Address | 4460 West Saanich Road Victoria, V8Z 3E9 |
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