ACT Volunteer Role Description

Self-Employment Volunteer Mentor

(Recruiting)




Programme


Employment Services

Supervisor


Self-Employment Project Coordinator

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) develops and delivers innovative programs and services that promote the dignity, health and well-being of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS..




Purpose


This position was created to provide mentorship and ongoing professional support to program participants who are engaged in self employment and entreprenuerial opportunities.

Benefits


- To share their busienss expertise and experience with up and coming entrepeneurs who are living with HIV/AIDS.
- The opportunity to expand professional business networks.
- To be a part of facilitating the success and building the capacity of self employed/up and coming small business
owners.

Time Commitment


- Minimum of one year commitment.
- Meet with client for two hours one per month.
- Available for check-ins by phone and/or e-mail.

Duties


The Volunteer will:
- Meet monthly to discuss ideas, strategies, planning, and to serve as a valuable resource for the mentee.
- Share business and professional expertiese with self-employment program participant.
- Serve as a support person and role model.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and provacy of client.

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
- Experience owning, operating and/or working for a small, micro or home-based business.
- Experinece in marketing, sales, operations, finance, social media, business management, human resources or
communications highly valued.
- Ability to work with diverse communities.
- An understanding of HIV/AIDS and/or other episodic disabilites and how it can impact business operations.
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the growth and success of the client.
- Coaching, mentoring, communication and listenings skills are essential.

Training
Requirements


On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Resources Manager
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437