Role Overview

CityKidz is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our CityYouth team as Youth Mentors. This role involves working closely with young people, providing guidance and mentorship, and participating in organized activities to promote personal development and community engagement.

Key Role Highlights

- Opportunity to build lasting, ongoing relationships
- Gain experience facilitating small group discussions
- Help youth transition into post‑secondary education or the workforce

Responsibilities

- Engage with young people in a positive and supportive manner, fostering a safe and inclusive environment
- Act as a mentor and role model, offering guidance, advice, and support to young participants
- Facilitate small group sessions with other mentors
- Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and positive social interaction among youth through games, lessons, and group activities
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values, policies, and goals while interacting with youth and other volunteers

Who this Role is For

- Students, retirees, caregivers, or anyone who enjoys interacting with kids and youths
- Individuals aspiring to transition into human support‑centered personal and professional endeavors

Skills & Qualifications

- Minimum age 21+ (required)
- Experience working in a youth‑based workplace (preferred)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with youth and other mentors, conveying empathy and support




- Ability to work well under pressure and take initiative
- Good judgment and evaluation skills to assess the needs of youth and how to support them

Competencies & Attributes

- Passion for working with young people and a genuine interest in their development
- Ability to relate to and engage with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Patience, empathy, and a non‑judgmental attitude
- Natural leader
- Competent and confident
- High level of integrity

Training & Support

- Tours and training manuals are provided alongside semi‑annual seasonal training and refresher training
- On‑the‑job training will be provided on your first shift
- You will be paired with an experienced Mentor volunteer to help guide and integrate you into our community

Volunteer Community & Support

- Fulfillment through supporting youth in working toward bright futures
- Life‑changing impact and heartwarming moments
- CityKidz apparel for all volunteers
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation event
- Twice‑a‑year Volunteer Pancake Breakfast
- Verification of Volunteer Hours signed off on
- Volunteer Years of Service recognition
- Advancement opportunities to senior and leadership roles

Time Commitment

- Minimum two seasons (eight months) with at least three shifts per month; weekly shifts preferred
- Shifts: Wednesdays through March‑June and September‑December. Early (5:15‑8:45 pm), late (6:15‑9:45 pm), or full‑night (5:15‑9:45 pm)

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📌 Youth Mentor Volunteers (Hamilton)
🏢 City Kidz
📍 Hamilton