Your Title Business Peer Mentor Charity Description Business in the Streets (BITS) is a Canadian charity that helps young people create their own jobs. Through our signature 8-week business programs

we offer
business training, mentorship and funding to help young entrepreneurs who otherwise might struggle to find the knowledge, tools and support they need to start or grow their business. Brief Role Description You won't need to create or provide any teaching material; our programs are taught by facilitators. Instead of teaching, our mentors act as accountability partners for program participants. Successful applicants will be assigned 2 to 3 mentees who they’ll support by bouncing around ideas, sharing advice, honest feedback, accountability and encouragement throughout the program. Location Fully remote based in Ontario, Canada Responsibilities
• Provide a safe and inclusive space where mentees feel encouraged to explore new ideas
• Follow up with your mentee and keeping them accountable, always through the lens of empathy first
• Share advice and work experiences that you believe will support your mentee’s development as an entrepreneur




• Support your mentee during live Saturday Zoom sessions for the duration of the program Qualifications Whether you’ve started your own business or are working in someone else’s — we’re looking for people who understand the value of their experience and want to make a meaningful impact. In addition, you are:
• A business professional working in marketing, strategy, sales, finance or other fields relevant to small business, or
• An entrepreneur with at least 3+ years experience
• Excellent people skills (patient, creative, compassionate)
• Available Saturdays from April 25th to June 20th, 2026 Significant Zoom Dates Mentor Orientation on Thursday, January 21sd @ 6
- 8pm EST Live class sessions on Saturdays from January 23rd to March 20th, 2026 @ 10 am
- 1pm EST Find more details on dates and times at https://www.businessinthestreets.com/mentor Please note
• This is a temporary volunteer position Fully-remote, approximately 4.5 hours a week for 8 weeks from Saturday January 23rd to March 20th, 2026

📌 Business Peer Mentor (Canada)
🏢 Business in the Streets
📍 Canada