Community Connections – Professional Mentor
About the position:
WoodGreen’s Community Connections program united newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals with volunteers rooted in Canadian society. Volunteers help newcomers adapt, settle, and integrate into Canadian culture and workplaces.
Commitment:
- A total of up to 18 hours within a 3 month period is required.
- Meetings can be conducted in person, video chat, over the phone or by email.
- On-going communication with program staff.
Location:
Staff support and training will take place at 815 Danforth Avenue. The remainder of this role will take place in the community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Act as a coach by listening, motivating and assisting internationally trained professionals in identifying job opportunities and building networks.
- Provide insights into your industry and share experiences within a Canadian cultural context.
- Share information about professional licensing, educational requirements and help explore potential career paths.
What’s in it for me?
- Enhancing your leadership and coaching skills.
- Helping to build a welcoming society.
- Opportunity for personal growth and development.
What we’re seeking:
- At least 2 consecutive years of work experience in your profession.
- Experience and awareness of Canadian workplace culture.
- Good communication skills; someone who is a good listener, empathetic and non-judgmental.
- Patience with willingness to coach; being open to new cultures.
- Track your volunteering hours on a monthly basis using our volunteer management system.
Training:
- Orientation to WoodGreen’s programs, policies, and procedures.
Shift Times:
Shift times are flexible, and will be coordinated between you and your mentee.