French-Speaking Intergenerational Employment Mentor 50-

Help someone move forward. Share what you know. Make your experience count.

Do you speak French and have 50+ years of life and professional experience with a genuine desire to give back?

Carrefour 50+ CB is looking for volunteer mentors aged 50 and over to support francophone job seekers under 50 as they navigate today’s changing labour market.

This is an opportunity to turn your experience into practical support — while building meaningful connections across generations and contributing to the vitality of the francophone community in British Columbia.

What will you do?

As a volunteer mentor, you will participate in online weekly sessions alongside a member of the Carrefour 50+ employment team and other experienced mentors.

Depending on your interests and experience, you may:

• Share practical advice based on your professional experience
• Help job seekers clarify their career goals and job-search strategies
• Review and strengthen résumés and cover letters
• Share insights about today’s workplace and recruitment practices
• Help participants prepare for job interviews through realistic simulations
• Provide constructive, encouraging feedback
• Share useful professional connections or resources when appropriate

You don't need to have all the answers. Your experience, perspective and ability to listen are what make the difference.

Two ways to contribute

🤝 Group Mentoring Sessions

Support two job seekers alongside other experienced mentors. Each participant presents their career goals and current job-search situation, followed by personalized advice and practical action ideas.

🎤 Interview Simulations

Help a job seeker practise for an upcoming interview through a realistic mock interview, followed by constructive feedback on their strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Time commitment

• 2 to 3 hours per week
• Approximately 25–35 weeks per year, depending on your availability
• Flexible scheduling that respects your holidays and travel plans
• Online participation via computer or tablet
• Reliable internet connection required

Who we're looking for

We welcome francophone or French-speaking volunteers aged 50+ who have professional experience and would enjoy sharing their knowledge with the next generation.

Previous experience as an employer, manager, professional, entrepreneur or hiring decision-maker is particularly valuable, but above all, we're looking for people who are good listeners, generous with their experience and committed to helping others move forward.

Why become a mentor?

Because experience is more valuable when it is shared.

By volunteering with Carrefour 50+, you can:

• Make a tangible difference in someone's employment journey
• Share knowledge that can genuinely help another person succeed
• Build meaningful intergenerational connections
• Contribute to the francophone community in BC
• Stay connected, engaged and useful while giving back
• Practise your French with other Francophone people

Your career experience doesn't stop being valuable when you retire or change careers. It can become someone else's stepping stone.

Ready to share your experience?

Become an Intergenerational Mentor with Carrefour 50+ and help turn experience into opportunity.

📩 Contact Agnès Piloz, Employment Services Coordinator

emploi@carrefour50cb.ca

778-747-0138 ext. 6

www.carrefour50cb.ca

Join us and help make sure that experience has no age.