Nonprofit
Published 3 months ago

Remote Volunteer Youth Mentor & Virtual Chaperone — Cougs 4 Kids

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 2–5 hours per month for at least six months, plus required screening and orientation.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Job & Workplace, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Successful screening plus privacy, virtual supervision, boundaries, youth-safeguarding, and incident-escalation training.

    Description

    Help Cougs 4 Kids provide safe, supportive adult presence during remote mentoring, workshops, activities, and community-service sessions for underserved youth and young people.

    We are seeking screened volunteer Youth Mentors and Virtual Chaperones to encourage participation, reinforce boundaries, support facilitators, and monitor group safety.

    Responsibilities:

    • Complete screening, orientation, youth-safeguarding, and role training
    • Join assigned virtual sessions on time and remain attentive throughout
    • Welcome participants, model respectful behavior, and support inclusive participation
    • Reinforce approved communication, privacy, chat, and group-boundary expectations
    • Assist facilitators with attendance, breakout rooms, questions, and basic technology
    • Avoid private/off-platform contact, counseling, discipline, or individualized professional advice
    • Document participation or concerns through approved procedures
    • Escalate safety, boundary, harassment, or wellbeing concerns immediately

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in youth programs, mentoring, education, camps, coaching, volunteering, recreation, or community services
    • Calm, attentive, patient, inclusive, and dependable presence
    • Comfort with virtual meeting tools and group facilitation
    • At least 21 years old and willing to complete a background check
    • Ability to follow supervision and escalation procedures

    This is a remote, recurring role available within the United States. Expect approximately 2–5 hours per month.

    Questions: volunteers@cougs4kids.org

    Cougs 4 Kids

    107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (206) 414-8043

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Seattle, WA, USA

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