Work with other program mentors and together provide tips and techniques to newcomer participants to improve their public speaking and presentation skills.

Details:

CultureLink is seeking 2 volunteer mentors to facilitate online Mentorship program known as Newcomers Speak Up for Success -- Public Speaking and Beyond.

Newcomers Speak Up for Success consists of ten weekly sessions and will run from July 28, 2022 to September 29, 2022; on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom.

Volunteer Mentors help newcomer participants practice Public Speaking and gain relevant skills in a friendly, relaxed and semi-formal environment, through various types of speeches.

Volunteer mentors work together and co-facilitate different parts of the weekly sessions, create and present content on tips and techniques of the public speaking and introduce activities to generate interest and confidence in the participants.

The average group size is 12 to 18 participants. We welcome newcomer participants to come and try out their public speaking without the obligation of attending all ten sessions. However, all newcomer participants who will attend at least seven sessions will receive a certificate.

Mentors are matched with participants for extra support and guidance and can connect outside of the weekly sessions to discuss speech prep or their role in the session activities.

Requirements/Criteria:

*. Mentors must be fluent in English with knowledge and life experience in Canada of five years or more, with exceptional communication and people skills and ability to engage the participants of varying language levels and experiences.

*. Mentors must have experience in public speaking/ presentation/ coaching and group facilitation.

*. Mentors are responsible to create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the participants.

*. Mentors should be able to create and present content and demonstrate with examples enabling participants to write, practice and present different types of speeches comfortably.

*. Experience working with immigrants and refugees or participants from various cultural backgrounds would be an asset.

*. We welcome mentors from performing arts and/or those with creative ideas that will support the learning of the newcomer participants.

*. Mentors must be able to work with other mentors and able to commit to the duration of the program.

*. Prior to program start, mentors will work together to discuss and finalize agenda and layout of the weekly sessions.

*. Mentors who are new to CultureLink are required to attend a mandatory orientation session and apply online. We also require police clearance and reference check. Valid police clearance is acceptable. Reference check and police clearance must be completed prior to the start of the program.

Mentors will receive a certificate of appreciation at the end of the program.

Paperwork for new and returning mentors – sign off media release form and volunteer contract.

Contact Rubeen for any questions or further details at 437-249-7103 / publicspeaking@culturelink.ca

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