Job Description

Hours of Work:

10 hours per week per mentee / evening + weekends

Building Kinship Ties is a culturally rooted mentorship program designed to support Indigenous youth through meaningful, consistent relationships grounded in culture, land, and community. This program canters ceremony, creativity, community involvement, and healing -- developed in partnership between The Comeback Society, YWCA Regina, and the Ministry of Social Services.

We are seeking First Nations, Metis, or Inuit mentors who are grounded in their identity, value intergenerational relationships, and are committed to walking beside youth on their personal journeys.

Responsibilities:

Build trusting, consistent mentorship relationships with 1-3 Indigenous youth Provide approx. 10 hours/week per mentee, including outings, activities, and support Participate in and plan mentorship activities based on the seasonal cultural calendar (e.g., land-based teachings, berry picking, ice fishing, seasonal ceremonies, etc.) Engage in outdoor activities and land-based learning regularly Attend or introduce youth to ceremonies (e.g., sweats, feasts, pipe ceremonies), guided by protocol and youth interest Volunteer together with mentees in community-based activities to build responsibility and connection Support youth in areas such as identity, wellness, life skills, and future goals Submit short monthly progress updates Attend required training, cultural support sessions, and program debriefs

Qualifications:

Must identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit Grounded in Indigenous values and open to sharing or learning cultural practices Experience working with Indigenous youth or youth in care (lived experience welcome) Comfortable outdoors and in creative, flexible environments Able to walk beside youth with empathy, integrity, and consistency Willing to engage in community service with mentees Valid driver's license and access to transportation preferred Vulnerable Sector Check required

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually Vacation pay deposited each cycle Paid sick days, annually - with carryover - based on hours worked Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials Casual dress code, on site gym & volunteer opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.90-$25.10 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Flexible schedule On-site childcare On-site gym Wellness program
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08