Mentor to a Single Mom - MOMentum: Moms & Mentors Program
Location:
602 Gorge Road East, 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 both of your choosing, i.e., a coffee shop, at a park or event, at your or her home (if desired), etc.
Minimum Duration:
7 - 12 months
Timing:
Anytime
Time Detail:
You and the mentee would meet for two hours weekly, any time that suits you both. The training meetings are monthly: on a Saturday morning, and on a weekday early evening.
