Virtual Youth Mentor Volunteer

Company Description:

SelfSoulLiberate is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving health equity and reducing stigma surrounding mental health in under-resourced communities. Our mission is to provide educational resources, develop sustainable wellness frameworks, and make care more accessible. We believe in the transformative power of mentorship to empower young people and foster positive development.

Role Description:

We are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as Virtual Youth Mentors. This crucial volunteer role involves building meaningful, supportive relationships with a group of youth participants through structured, virtual sessions. Mentors will facilitate group discussions, encourage goal setting, and act as a positive role model to empower participants in their personal and academic growth, directly contributing to our mission of holistic wellness and community support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Virtual Group Sessions: Commit to leading or co-leading engaging and supportive virtual group mentoring sessions twice a month for a consistent period of at least one year.
• Build Positive Relationships: Establish rapport and trust with mentees, providing encouragement, active listening, and constructive feedback in a safe and non-judgmental virtual environment.
• Support Goal Achievement: Guide youth in identifying personal, educational, and professional goals, and help them develop actionable steps and accountability to achieve them.
• Promote Self-Efficacy: Serve as a positive role model, sharing experiences and insights to inspire resilience, critical thinking, and healthy decision-making among mentees.
• Uphold Program Integrity: Adhere strictly to all program guidelines, confidentiality policies, and safety protocols for virtual interaction with minors.
• Attend Training & Orientation: Participate fully in the mandatory volunteer training and program orientation to ensure readiness and alignment with organizational values and methods.
• Consistent Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the Mentoring Program Coordinator regarding session schedules, participant progress, and any necessary support or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Commitment: The ability to make a firm commitment to the program for a minimum of one year, meeting with the group twice a month.
• Experience & Passion: Demonstrated passion for working with youth and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young people in under-resourced communities. Previous experience (volunteer or professional) working with youth or facilitating groups is highly desirable.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and active listening skills, with a patient, empathetic, and encouraging demeanor.
• Virtual Proficiency: Comfort and proficiency with virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) and reliable internet access to host engaging online sessions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for exercising sound judgment, navigating challenging group dynamics, and proactively addressing issues with guidance from program staff.
• Integrity: A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion, especially when handling sensitive personal information or discussing mentee challenges.
• Alignment with Mission: A deep, demonstrated passion for the mission of SelfSoulLiberate: achieving health equity and reducing mental health stigma.

Application Questions (To be addressed in the cover letter of the resume.

1. What motivates you to become a mentor?
2. Why are you specifically interested in mentoring youth?
3. Please describe any previous experience you have working with youth.
4. Share a challenge you have encountered while working with young people. How did you handle it?
5. What do you hope to gain or learn from this mentoring experience?
6. How do you stay motivated and encourage others to achieve their goals?
7. Are you able to commit to meeting with the group twice a month for at least one year?
8. Do you have any questions about the program?
9. Please share the contact information for two professional and one personal reference.