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The Calgary John Howard Society (Youth Residential Volunteer Mentor)

Organization Name: The Calgary John Howard Society
Opportunity Title: Youth Residential Volunteer Mentor
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: March 1, 2017
End Date: March 1, 2018

Email: volunteers@cjhs.ca
Website: http://www.cjhs.ca
Details:
  • Background/police check requiredAppropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overTraining or orientation required
Opportunity Description:

Raido House is a transitional residence for youth between the ages of 14-17 who are at risk of or, currently experiencing homelessness. Raido House is an eight-bedroom residence designed to support homeless youth who do not have child intervention status. Raido house accepts both male and female clients who may or may not be involved in the youth criminal justice system. Windsor Park is a supported, semi-independent, for rent living program. The Windsor Park program is designed to empower youth giving them the necessary skills to become independent successful adults. Windsor Park is an eleven-bedroom residence for youth between the ages of 18 – 24 who do not have child intervention status. Windsor Park accepts both male and female clients who may or may not be involved in the youth criminal justice system. The Mentor will work directly with the people we serve offering support, information and guidance to all aspects of development of daily life skills as the youth accesses the community and builds independence. You will be supported by a Volunteer Supervisor. Time will be committed to your personal development and will include supervision, support, appraisal and training plans.

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