Next Gen Men Mentor

Task description:
Participate in the Next Gen Men - Mentor Training Program happening right here in the Yukon! The training involves access to a self-paced online course and a 2-day workshop with Next Gen Men happening in Whitehorse in May, 2024. Participants are asked to do the online course prior to the May weekend.

It is our hope that all participants will take the learnings from the training back to their communities/work/volunteer spaces.

In addition, those that are interested and can make the commitment, can continue to work with us to lead a Boys Group in their community.

This project is being presented by Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, in partnership with Les EssentiElles and Next Gen Men, with the support of Women and Gender Equality Canada and the Government of Canada.

Responsibilities:
OBLIGATORY: Participate in both on-line and in-person training at the dates specified (see 'time commitment).

Afterwards, you can consider how you can bring the learnings back to your community (via your job, volunteer roles, as a parent, etc.).

One option is to continue to Host a Next Gen Men Boys Group in your community (with supports) after completing the training.

NOTE: Due to the importance of and demand for the Next Gen Mentor Training, we are now accepting applications from anyone who is interested in the training even if they can't commit to hosting a Boys Group thereafter.

Skills needed:
Ability to connect with young men and boys from a variety of backgrounds.
Interest in engaging in conversations around gender equality and challenging gender stereotypes.
Desire to help young people become the best versions of themselves.

Time commitment:
Step 1: Online self-paced course, 8-10 hrs, March & April
Step 2: 2-day In-person training in Whitehorse with NGM, May 11-12, 2024
OPTIONAL Step 3: Continue on with NGM and local partners to host a Boys Group in your community. Boys Groups will run for various lengths of time, usually 1 to 10 weeks, between Oct. 2024 to June 2025 - dates flexible.

Incentive for the volunteer:
-FREE participation in the Raising Next Gen Men online course
-$100 honorarium for each in-person training day
-$1000 honorarium for every Mentor to run 10 weekly sessions (or other format as decided by the community)
-BE A PART of a positive movement happening across Canada -MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of young men and boys!

Staff position that will supervise the volunteer:
Maxime (he/they), Next Gen Men Program Coordinator

Maxime Crawford-Holland
The Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
[email protected]
vfwomenscentre.com/programs
867-667-2693 ext. 5