Mentors needed (SF Bay Area only)

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How to apply: Email laura@friendlyvoices.org and tell me why you are a natural manager/leader for this key role. If you've got a resume or a LI profile, you can include that. SF Bay Area only, thanks.

It's a simple but powerful model:

• Our volunteers provide weekly phone conversation with isolated older adults.
• Each volunteer has a mentor to support and guide them; cheer them on; help solve challenges; ensure procedures and deadlines are met.
• Mentors are leaders within our organization!

So we need mentors.

• Role: Volunteer Mentor
• Location: Remote (from home)
• Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

• Role Overview: Join our supportive, fully-remote team as a Volunteer Mentor! You will guide and coach other volunteers who have weekly phone conversations with isolated older adults.
• Mentor Responsibilities:
  ● Mentor and coach a group of volunteers
  ● Conduct regular check-ins with volunteers to offer guidance, feedback, and support
  ● Foster a positive and encouraging environment for volunteers
  ● Review volunteer documentation for accountability
  ● Address any concerns or challenges volunteers may encounter
  ● Collaborate with program coordinators to improve the outreach process and volunteer experience

Qualifications:

• Required experience with older adults in a work or volunteer setting. Required experience in leadership, coaching, or volunteer management. Age 25+
• 1-2 hours per week. Fully remote.
• You'll coach, guide, appreciate, and support a group of phone buddies (volunteer callers). You will help them solve issues with their older adult clients, coach them in effective communication strategies, and keep them connected to our organization.
• You'll be trained via Zoom and supported by our program leadership.
• You'll need access to a computer and familiarity with Google Sheets

You should have:

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Empathy and a genuine interest in supporting our organization
● Ability to provide constructive feedback and support
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Reliable and committed to the program’s goals

• Benefits:
  ● Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and volunteers
  ● Develop and enhance leadership and mentoring skills
  ● Be part of a supportive and passionate community
  
  

How to apply: Email laura@friendlyvoices.org and tell me why you are a natural manager/leader for this key role. If you've got a resume or a LI profile, you can include that. SF Bay Area only, thanks.