Interested Members

Why SHOULD YOU JOIN?

Becoming a mentor at Empowerment Squared is a great way to meet individuals in the community of Hamilton and provide support to students who are excited to learn and pursue their education. Empowerment Squared @ Mac seeks to connect mentors who attend McMaster, so their collective effort can positively impact students in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. If you already volunteer with Empowerment Squared and attend McMaster, there's no reason not to join as a general member! We want to connect you with other members and provide you with more volunteer opportunities, should you choose to pursue them.

General Member REquirements and Sign-Up

General members will be expected to volunteer with Empowerment Squared. In the case you already volunteer with Empowerment Squared, you must only complete the following form:

Empowerment Squared @ Mac General Member Application Form

If you do not already volunteer with Empowerment Squared, you must also fulfill the following:

Attend a volunteer information session through Empowerment Squared
Have enough time to commit to at least one session a week (two hours) on a regular basis for a minimum of 10-15 weeks
Complete the volunteer intake package and provide references
Complete an interview as applicable
Pass a Vulnerable Sector criminal background check
Attend the mandatory training sessions required for the position applied
Must have access to the internet as all programs will be offered online through the Zoom platform (applies only during the COVID-19 pandemic)

To fulfill these requirements, visit the following link, and complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Form at the bottom of the page:

Empowerment Squared Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Volunteer Expectations

Empowerment Squared has outlined several expectations for the conduct of its mentors. We believe Empowerment Squared @ Mac members should demonstrate the same characteristics, including:

Be serious about their commitment
Be patient, respectful, and act within the boundaries defined by their position
Be committed to learning, diversity and youth development
Be willing to step out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment
Possess a desire to make a difference in someone’s life
Enjoy working with youth and newcomer communities in a supportive team environment

Any public engagement or conduct from Empowerment Squared @ Mac will strive to professionally represent Empowerment Squared and anything that may be perceived otherwise will be treated with serious consequences.