Volunteer - Peer Mentor

Job Details: Salary Range: Undisclosed, Purpose: To provide encouragement, guidance, and lived-experience support to shelter residents as they work toward personal goals, housing stability, and reintegration into the community.

Key Responsibilities

Build supportive, respectful relationships with shelter residents Share appropriate personal experiences to inspire and motivate others Offer informal guidance around life skills, recovery, job readiness, or goal setting Support residents in navigating shelter rules, resources, and community services Attend scheduled peer meetings, support groups, or life skills workshops as needed Maintain appropriate boundaries and uphold confidentiality Communicate regularly with shelter staff about concerns or progress, while respecting resident privacy Qualifications: Qualifications: Lived experience with homelessness, recovery, or housing instability (preferred but not required) Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Nonjudgmental, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach Willingness to complete agency training in peer support and shelter procedures Ability to model positive behavior, stability, and personal accountability Must be at least 21 years old Time Commitment: 2–4 hours per week, flexible based on resident needs and shelter schedule.

Training Provided: All peer mentors will receive training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, boundary setting, and shelter operations. Impact: As a Peer Mentor, you help build a sense of trust and possibility, empowering shelter residents to move forward with hope and confidence.