Virtual Career Coach Volunteer

Virtual career coaching sessions typically occur on weekdays (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM) during the school year. Your total time commitment for each session is 1.25 hours: one hour of panel discussion, and 15 minutes for tech check and team huddle. Once you complete the required volunteer screening, the Ontario Career Lab team will contact you via email with virtual career coaching opportunities. You may chose to attend as many sessions as you wish.

Professionals from Any Industry: We invite individuals with work experience in any field, including skilled trades, technology, healthcare, business, arts, and more, to share their career journey. Passionate Mentors: If you have a passion for helping others, guiding young people, and making a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you. A Desire to Share Real-World Insights: Share your experiences and career journey to help students gain valuable knowledge and confidence. Communication Skills: Have the ability to engage with students in a positive, encouraging, and supportive manner. Flexibility in Engagement: Be comfortable volunteering at different times of day. Alignment with Program’s Core Career Development Principles: Approach career conversations with an understanding that all pathways are equal, career pathways are not linear, it’s just as important to know what you don’t want, success is more than high income or prestige, following your passion is practical, and you don’t need to know everything right now. Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds: Be respectful and understanding of students from a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Code of Conduct and Policies: Commit to following a code of conduct and policies that promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students and aligns with our organization's values. Review of your expression of interest form https://ontariocareerlab.ca/coachsignup Police check (level 1)

Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration

Professional Growth: Enhance your leadership and mentorship skills while making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Expand Your Network: Connect with other professionals and organizations that are passionate about career development and youth empowerment. Shape the Future Workforce: Play a key role in preparing the next generation of workers for success in high-demand industries. Empower Your Community: Help students discover the diverse career paths and opportunities while fostering meaningful representation and inspiring the next generation of local talent.