Mentorship Volunteer
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
The Mentorship Volunteer provides guidance and support as an industry-aligned professional mentor to one or more adult participants in Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) GESMN's services and ...
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Saint Paul, MN · On-site
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Posted 2 days ago
Job description
Position Summary:
The Mentorship Volunteer provides guidance and support as an industry-aligned professional mentor to one or more adult participants in Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) GESMN's services and programs.
Schedule & Time Commitment
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Mentoring
Other Duties
About You - Knowledge & Skills:
About Us:
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support people with industry- specific training, digital literacy, resume help, family stability services, navigating work with a disability and more. By connecting the talents of people we serve with opportunity, we help strengthen our local economy and create pathways to success. Read more about us here.
Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.
Volunteer acknowledgement:
By applying for this volunteer role you acknowledge your understanding that this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Mentorship Volunteer provides guidance and support as an industry-aligned professional mentor to one or more adult participants in Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) GESMN's services and programs.
Schedule & Time Commitment
- Once approved to volunteer, Mentorship Volunteers self-schedule their shifts based on organizational need and volunteer preference.
- Shifts span 2-4 hours depending on scheduling preferences.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Mentoring
- Model professional behavior with effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving to adult mentees.
- Schedule weekly sessions with mentee(s), helping to set and achieve realistic, measurable goals.
- Share knowledge and skills that are considerate of the mentee's goals.
- Maintain healthy boundaries and serve as a role model for integrity and work ethic.
- Help mentees navigate challenges and make informed decisions.
- Share insights from own experiences to offer perspective.
- Recommend resources like books, courses, or tools when appropriate.
- Provide constructive feedback to mentees by helping identify areas for improvement.
- Provide industry-specific support to mentees and other adult participants of GESMN services and programs in group settings through presentations and/or guest lectures in GESMN training programs, or hosting group visits/tours on-site at place of employment.
Other Duties
- Responsible for being familiar with and adhering to GESMN's code of ethics, volunteer policies, and role-specific safety procedures set forth by Human Resources and GESMN executive team.
About You - Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong communication skills.
- Understand how to create welcoming experiences for people of varying backgrounds and experience levels, including justice-impacted individuals and their families.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Welcome orientation required either in-person or virtual before first shift.
- Training required in-person and virtual before first shift.
About Us:
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support people with industry- specific training, digital literacy, resume help, family stability services, navigating work with a disability and more. By connecting the talents of people we serve with opportunity, we help strengthen our local economy and create pathways to success. Read more about us here.
Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.
Volunteer acknowledgement:
By applying for this volunteer role you acknowledge your understanding that this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.