Mentor Volunteer

Are you interested in making a positive impact in the Halton community?  Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children and youth?  Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child or youth in need in your community?  Our volunteers act as positive role models to children and youth of all ages throughout Halton.   In as little as a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or youth.  

Halton CAS is dedicated to developing mentorship relationships that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from all diverse groups.
	
Role
•	To be a friend and good role model for a child or youth in care. Friendships and trust are formed, and positive social skills, 
         confidence and self-esteem are instilled.

Time Commitment
•	Time is dependent on the requirements of each child or youth and what time you have available to commit.
•	Approximately once a week and a minimum one-year commitment is required.

Major Responsibilities
•	To provide positive and supportive communication between yourself and the child or youth, leading by example.
•	To report activities and progress to the child or youth’s worker.
•	Be attentive to the needs and interests of the child or youth.
•	Take ownership for the goals and direction provided by Halton CAS/worker.
•	Adhere to the guidelines of the Halton CAS Code of Conduct.

Requirements/Qualifications
•	Listening skills, friendly, non-judgmental, caring, experience in relating to children, youth, and families.
•	Good time management and organization skills.
•	Be fully vaccinated and provide receipt.
•	Vulnerable Sector Screening.
•	Driver’s Abstract.
•	Patience, sense of humour and a caring personality.

Benefits
•	Establish a new meaningful connection with a child or youth in your community.
•	Foster growth and development. 
•	Facilitate life skills development in a child or youth within your community.

You Are . . .
•	A team player who possesses leadership qualities.
•	Enthusiastic and energetic.
•	Reliable and punctual.
•	Motivated.
•	Accountable.
•	Outgoing and enjoy meeting new people.
•	Conscientious.

Team Support
•	Supervisor of Volunteer Services
•	Child or youth’s worker
•	Volunteer Services Team Assistant

Contact Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteer Services @ ccosta@haltoncas.ca to apply or if you have any questions.