What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Person Career Coach Volunteer position at Volunteer Success?
Summary
Open to professionals from any industry with a passion for mentoring youth. Strong communication skills and respect for diverse backgrounds required. Commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments is essential.
Location
In-Person
Ontario, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
Whether you work in public service, the trades, healthcare, technology, administration, or any other field—your career journey matters. As an In-Person Career Coach with Ontario Career Lab, you'll make a meaningful difference by sharing your real-world experiences with Grade 9 and 10 students who are just beginning to imagine their futures.
Your personal journey, the steps you took, challenges you faced, and pivotal moments that shaped your career, shows students how diverse industries operate and how careers actually develop.
Through career coaching sessions, you'll inspire young people to think about their future with confidence and help them understand that career paths aren't always linear, but they are full of opportunities.
“I learned about careers I didn’t know existed, and I feel like I have more options.”
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Academics & Education Children & Youth Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training
Skills & Experience
Animal Care & Handling Animal Psychology Animal Training Veterinary Working with Care Animals / Comfort Animals Accounting Bookkeeping Budgeting Business & Financial Analysis Financial Auditing Income Tax Assistance Financial Consulting Financial Literacy Financial Planning Financial Service Assistance Microfinance Reporting & Dashboards Retirement Savings Administrative Support Data Entry Office management skills Other Admin & Clerical skills Reception Skills Business Data & Analysis Business Planning & Development Business Skills Other Consulting & Professional Development Corporate Social Responsibility Management Customer Service Executive Leadership Market Research Project Management Public Relations Skills Retail / Merchandising Skills Sales Skills & Management Strategic Planning Abuse & Violence Prevention Case Work / Management Career Counseling / Coaching Community Development & Outreach Skills Counselling / Mental Health Skills Crisis Intervention Skills Disaster & Emergency Service Skills Employment Counselling Group Facilitation Life Coaching Newcomer Support Services Program Development & Evaluation Senior Care Visiting / Accompanying Child Care Audio/Visual Editing Coding & Web Development Computer Skills Tutoring/Mentoring Computers & Tech - Other Cybersecurity Analysis Database Administration Engineering - General IT Management & Support Network Administration Robotics Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Software Engineering & Development Software Programming Web Design and Development Architecture & Design Arts & Design Other Arts Administration Arts Teaching Crafting Dance Digital/Graphic Design Interior / Exterior Design Music Photography Theatre & Performing Arts Video Creation & Editing Visual Art Writing Skills Coaching Education & Schooling Other English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Mentoring Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Sports Coaching Teacher assistant Tutoring Agriculture & Farming Climate Change Activism Conservation Energy Conservation/Green Energy Environmental Education Environmental Policy Gardening Park Clean-up/Restoration Wildlife & Habitat Bartending Cooking & Catering DJ and Entertainment Services Event Hosting/Greeting Event Planning & Management Event Security Event Set-Up and Tear Down Food Services and Staffing MC/Master of Ceremonies Ushering Benefits & Compensation Consulting HR Assistance HR Recruitment HR Strategy HR Training & Development Organizational Development Performance Management Volunteer Management Cross-cultural Communication ESL Teaching Sign Language Interpretation Translation & Interpretation Advocacy Lawyer/Attorney Legal Other Legal Rights Education Mediation Bus/Van Driving Delivery General Driving Clients Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Management Truck Driving Advertising Branding Communications Management Content Management Copywriting / Copy Editing Digital Marketing Influencer Marketing Strategy & Planning Media & Journalism Social Media & Blogging Google Analytics and Google Search Console User Experience Design Addiction Services and Support Alternative Medicine Bereavement Support Cancer Care Dental / Dentist Disability Support Disease & Medical Research First Aid / CPR Health & Nutrition Health & Wellness Healthcare Practitioners Home Care Support Hospice Care Inclusion/Special Needs Programs Massage & Physical Therapy Medical & Healthcare Other Mental Health Patient Support / Care Psychology / Psychiatry Reproductive / Sex Advocacy & Campaign Management / Consulting Capacity Planning Donor Management Fundraising Governance Training and Consulting Grant Writing / Research Resource Development / Management Volunteer Management Ball Sports Bicycling & Bike Maintenance Choreography Coaching & Instruction Dance / Aerobics Fitness Instruction Hockey Indoor Sports Outdoor Recreation Pilates & Yoga Racquet Sports Snow Sports Sports & Physical Activities Water Recreation Swimming Able to lift over 20 lbs Able to stand & walk for long periods of time Safety Training
Tags
mentorship career exploration mentoring opportunities
Open to professionals from any industry with a passion for mentoring youth. Strong communication skills and respect for diverse backgrounds required. Commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments is essential.
Location
In-Person
Ontario, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
Whether you work in public service, the trades, healthcare, technology, administration, or any other field—your career journey matters. As an In-Person Career Coach with Ontario Career Lab, you'll make a meaningful difference by sharing your real-world experiences with Grade 9 and 10 students who are just beginning to imagine their futures.
Your personal journey, the steps you took, challenges you faced, and pivotal moments that shaped your career, shows students how diverse industries operate and how careers actually develop.
Through career coaching sessions, you'll inspire young people to think about their future with confidence and help them understand that career paths aren't always linear, but they are full of opportunities.
“I learned about careers I didn’t know existed, and I feel like I have more options.”
- Student Participant
- Professionals from Any Industry: We invite individuals with work experience in any field, including skilled trades, technology, healthcare, business, arts, and more, to share their career journey.
- Passionate Mentors: If you have a passion for helping others, guiding young people, and making a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.
- A Desire to Share Real-World Insights: Share your experiences and career journey to help students gain valuable knowledge and confidence.
- Communication Skills: Have the ability to engage with students in a positive, encouraging, and supportive manner.
- Flexibility in Engagement: Be comfortable working with students in various settings and different times of the day.
- Alignment with Program’s Core Career Development Principles: Approach career conversations with an understanding that all pathways are equal, career pathways are not linear, it’s just as important to know what you don’t want, success is more than high income or prestige, following your passion is practical, and you don’t need to know everything right now.
- Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds: Be respectful and understanding of students from a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
- Code of Conduct and Policies: Commit to following a code of conduct and policies that promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students and aligns with our organization's values.
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Academics & Education Children & Youth Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training
Skills & Experience
Animal Care & Handling Animal Psychology Animal Training Veterinary Working with Care Animals / Comfort Animals Accounting Bookkeeping Budgeting Business & Financial Analysis Financial Auditing Income Tax Assistance Financial Consulting Financial Literacy Financial Planning Financial Service Assistance Microfinance Reporting & Dashboards Retirement Savings Administrative Support Data Entry Office management skills Other Admin & Clerical skills Reception Skills Business Data & Analysis Business Planning & Development Business Skills Other Consulting & Professional Development Corporate Social Responsibility Management Customer Service Executive Leadership Market Research Project Management Public Relations Skills Retail / Merchandising Skills Sales Skills & Management Strategic Planning Abuse & Violence Prevention Case Work / Management Career Counseling / Coaching Community Development & Outreach Skills Counselling / Mental Health Skills Crisis Intervention Skills Disaster & Emergency Service Skills Employment Counselling Group Facilitation Life Coaching Newcomer Support Services Program Development & Evaluation Senior Care Visiting / Accompanying Child Care Audio/Visual Editing Coding & Web Development Computer Skills Tutoring/Mentoring Computers & Tech - Other Cybersecurity Analysis Database Administration Engineering - General IT Management & Support Network Administration Robotics Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Software Engineering & Development Software Programming Web Design and Development Architecture & Design Arts & Design Other Arts Administration Arts Teaching Crafting Dance Digital/Graphic Design Interior / Exterior Design Music Photography Theatre & Performing Arts Video Creation & Editing Visual Art Writing Skills Coaching Education & Schooling Other English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Mentoring Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Sports Coaching Teacher assistant Tutoring Agriculture & Farming Climate Change Activism Conservation Energy Conservation/Green Energy Environmental Education Environmental Policy Gardening Park Clean-up/Restoration Wildlife & Habitat Bartending Cooking & Catering DJ and Entertainment Services Event Hosting/Greeting Event Planning & Management Event Security Event Set-Up and Tear Down Food Services and Staffing MC/Master of Ceremonies Ushering Benefits & Compensation Consulting HR Assistance HR Recruitment HR Strategy HR Training & Development Organizational Development Performance Management Volunteer Management Cross-cultural Communication ESL Teaching Sign Language Interpretation Translation & Interpretation Advocacy Lawyer/Attorney Legal Other Legal Rights Education Mediation Bus/Van Driving Delivery General Driving Clients Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Management Truck Driving Advertising Branding Communications Management Content Management Copywriting / Copy Editing Digital Marketing Influencer Marketing Strategy & Planning Media & Journalism Social Media & Blogging Google Analytics and Google Search Console User Experience Design Addiction Services and Support Alternative Medicine Bereavement Support Cancer Care Dental / Dentist Disability Support Disease & Medical Research First Aid / CPR Health & Nutrition Health & Wellness Healthcare Practitioners Home Care Support Hospice Care Inclusion/Special Needs Programs Massage & Physical Therapy Medical & Healthcare Other Mental Health Patient Support / Care Psychology / Psychiatry Reproductive / Sex Advocacy & Campaign Management / Consulting Capacity Planning Donor Management Fundraising Governance Training and Consulting Grant Writing / Research Resource Development / Management Volunteer Management Ball Sports Bicycling & Bike Maintenance Choreography Coaching & Instruction Dance / Aerobics Fitness Instruction Hockey Indoor Sports Outdoor Recreation Pilates & Yoga Racquet Sports Snow Sports Sports & Physical Activities Water Recreation Swimming Able to lift over 20 lbs Able to stand & walk for long periods of time Safety Training
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mentorship career exploration mentoring opportunities