Project Details

  • Mentor 2-4 mentees for the duration of a cycle which is 2-3 months, investing a max of 10 hours.

  • We do 4 cycles of group mentoring per year
  • We provide training for mentors, best practices on how to be a great mentor
  • We also provide an intro session to mentees to help align their expectations of the group mentoring program

  • Time and time again Mentors and Mentees have incredible success stories, from cultivating strong relationships to helping find their dream job and career
  • The ripple effects of Mentoring are unstoppable as we have seen several times where a mentee becomes a mentor due to the great example of their previous mentor

The Right Volunteer

  • Most Mentors have 3 or more years of work experience in Canada (although this is not a must)
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable making decisions independently
  • Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders

  • Help build rapport each time he or she meets with their mentees
  • Ask open-ended “how” and “what” questions with their mentees
  • Challenge and/or encourage a mentee depending on what the situation requires
  • Offer opportunities to problem solve and exchange ideas
  • Provide feedback that is constructive, honest, open, and positive
  • Take a genuine interest in helping their mentees succeed
  • Present ideas or opportunities to their mentees that may not have recognized on his/her own
  • Provide suggestions to the best of one’s knowledge that helps the mentee reach their goals

  • Meeting virtually
  • Could work remotely from anywhere
  • Flexible hours
  • The time commitment of a Mentor is 10 hours throughout the duration of the cycle. See the Group Mentoring Program page for details

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Project Plan

Prep

  1. Mentors and Mentees take the onboarding digital course and orientation session
  2. Mentors get to know their group
  3. Define the meetings frequency, rules of the group, action plan, and what success looks like at the end of the cycle

Milestone 1 - Meetings

  1. Conduct video meetings with the group
  2. Follow up with the mentees as needed

Milestone 2 - Midpoint check-in

  1. The Group Mentoring Program coordinator will follow up with the Mentor to see how everything is going and if there is anything the mentor needs
  2. Candid constructive feedback is always welcome

Milestone 3 - Feedback

  1. Close to the end, the Group Mentoring Program coordinator  will follow up with the Mentor and the Mentees to understand how their experience has been with the program
  2. Candid constructive feedback is always welcome
  3. Share with the leadership team any lessons learned and feedback received from mentees
  4. Recommend to the leadership team the top 3 changes we should add to the Group Mentoring Program

How to Apply?

Step 1: Inquire

Tell us more about yourself by using the Online Registration Form.

Step 2: Interview

We will follow up with you to have a quick touchpoint and discuss how our and your interests align.

Step 3: Contribution

Mentors will have frequent follow-ups with their mentees and attend (if needed) other volunteering meetings. The time commitment to Mentor varies but usually is around 10 hours during the 2-3 months group mentoring cycle.

Step 4: Recognition

We continuously recognize the value and effort made by our Unstoppable Volunteers. Our goal is to share your success story!

FAQs

Everybody is welcome to join our community of amazing volunteers.

If you’re interested in helping others then UnstoppableMe.rocks is for you.

Volunteering transforms lives, not only the ones we help but also ourselves.

We have discovered 4 key benefits of volunteering at UnstoppableMe.rocks:

  1. Helps you connect with others:  You meet like-minded and amazing people. You can start or continue building your network in Canada.
  2. It’s good for your mind and body: There is nothing better for mental health than helping others. In addition to that, you will learn new skills, learn about Canadian culture. Volunteers attend our workshops & events for free.
  3. It can advance your career: We have seen a lot of times our volunteers getting promoted faster, it makes sense, if you are practicing the skills of your next role it’s easier to explain in the interviews with real examples how you are doing it. Besides we are always happy to provide references and share your successes with us on LinkedIn.Also if you are new to Canada, it is a great way to acquire Canadian experience.
  4. It is fun and brings significance to your life: Helping people is not only fun but also recharges your soul. Using your wonderful skills to serve others is the key to success and significance.

You can volunteer completely online and it doesn’t matter if you are in Canada or in another country. 

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