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Volunteer Youth Mentor

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  • Are you aged 18 or over?
  • Do you live in North Canterbury?
  • Do have one hour free in your weekly schedule?

If you answered 'YES!' to all of the above and want make a positive impact on a young person's life, YOU are invited to apply for the role of volunteer mentor!

As a mentor, you will be professionally matched with a vulnerable child in your direct community and for one hour, once a week you’ll spend time together sharing hobbies and interests. The rangatahi (young people) in our programme are aged between 6 and 11 and are not high needs, but are children who need a bit of extra support and attention due to circumstances beyond their control.

Activities you and your mentee might take part in may include; walking the dog, going for a hot chocolate, shooting some basketball hoops, baking or getting crafty... it's all about doing things you both enjoy and just spending time together, one-on-one.

Throughout your time matched (a minimum of one year), our Mentoring Coordinators will be there to support and guide you along the way, with resources and activities (i.e. board games, craft materials) available if needed. You will also be invited to regular 'Match Events' where you can connect with other volunteers and rangatahi in the programme.

The process of becoming a mentor includes an informal information session at our Rangiora office, followed by an application form, police check, formal interview and training session. On average, it can take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete the training process.

Make a difference in your community and apply to join the Big Brothers Big Sisters team today!

Requirements:

The ability to relate to children and adults
Committed to open communication
Mental and emotional competence
Reliable and of good character
Dependable, punctual, honest, fun-loving

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

One hour a week for a minimum of a year.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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