Mentor and Job Coach Volunteer - Workforce Program (In-Person)

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Workforce Development Program - Mentor and Job Coach Volunteer (In-Person)

Mission and Objective

Our Workforce Development Program aims to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various professional fields.

Volunteer Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional role.

• Conversational Spanish skills (sufficient for practicing interview skills and discussing resume editing).

• Alignment with Canal Alliance’s mission and Workforce Development program goals.

• Commitment to assist weekly for 1 hour.

Skills:

• Ability to develop rapport and trust with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate cultural humility.

• Proficiency in giving and receiving feedback and coaching others.

• Basic knowledge of self-presentation and interview skills.

• Helpful, but not required :

• Understanding of the work context and needs of employers in relevant workforce course subject areas (e.g., construction, financial institutions, long-term care).

• Work or volunteer experience and understanding of Latin American culture.

• Previous experience working with students, editing resumes, and teaching interview skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist weekly for 1 hour with tasks aligned with the Workforce Development program.

• Practice interview skills and discuss resume editing in Spanish.

• Provide coaching and feedback to help participants improve their interview and professional skills.

• Utilize knowledge of self-presentation and interview techniques to assist participants.

• Apply understanding of relevant workforce course subject areas to provide context-specific guidance.

• Leverage experience with Latin American culture and previous related experiences to enhance support for participants.

Program Dates , Class Times , and Location :

• Construction Class 1: August 20th - September 28th

• Construction Class 2: October 1st - November 16th

• Classes take place on Tuesdays from 7 pm - 10 pm . Volunteers must be available for 1 hour during that time.

• Location: College of Marin: 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949

Onboarding and Training:

• Meet for a short intake with the Volunteer Manager.

• Meet with the Workforce Program Manager to discuss the schedule.

• Sign onboarding forms.

Apply : To apply, please book a time slot to meet with our Volunteer Manager, Ivonne Molina, using this Calendly Link .