Emole Futures Initiative
Volunteer · Mentor · Instruct

Help build the next generation

Emole Futures Initiative brings together volunteers, mentors and instructors who want to help Black youth and other underrepresented young people build skills, confidence, networks and leadership pathways in STEM, artificial intelligence, business and leadership.

Apply to Volunteer or Instruct How it works

Applications are open year-round · About 5–8 minutes to complete

A volunteer supports young learners at a table during a STEM session.
Ways to contribute

Find the role that fits you

We welcome university and college students, graduates, professionals and community members. Choose one role or several in the application.

Youth Volunteer / Leader

High school students, generally under 18

Support sessions, setup, peer leadership and activities, with supervised mentoring.

ScreeningApplication and internal approval, with parent or guardian information

Adult Volunteer / Mentor

Students, graduates, professionals and community members, 18+

Mentoring, program and event support, career exposure and youth-facing activities.

ScreeningApplication, references as needed and a Vulnerable Sector Check before a youth-facing placement

Instructor

Current university or college students, or post-secondary graduates

Deliver curriculum, facilitate hands-on learning, support projects and assess learning activities.

ScreeningApplication, resume, qualification review, interview and a Vulnerable Sector Check before a youth-facing placement

Event or Career Speaker

Professionals and community leaders

Share how STEM, AI, business and leadership shape your work, at sessions, showcases and career panels.

ScreeningDepends on the role, including whether you will have direct contact with youth

Areas you can support
  • STEM
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Events & showcases
Eligibility & safeguarding

Youth safety is central to our programs

Who can instruct

Instructor applicants must be current university or college students, or graduates of a recognized post-secondary institution, with relevant knowledge or experience in the area they wish to teach. A resume is required.

Vulnerable Sector Check

Applicants aged 18 or older who are selected for positions involving direct interaction, supervision, trust or authority with children or youth may be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check before beginning their role. Emole will advise selected applicants when a check is required and provide any supporting documentation needed for the application process.

Please don't send a police check with your application. We only request it from selected applicants, when the role requires it.

Volunteers under 18

High school students are welcome to apply as youth volunteers and leaders. We ask for a parent or guardian's contact details, and a parent or guardian's consent may be required before you take part.

What we expect of everyone

  • Age-appropriate support at all times
  • Clear professional boundaries
  • Approved communication channels only
  • Confidentiality for youth and families
  • Reporting any concern to program leadership
Read our safeguarding approach →
How it works

From application to your first session

  1. Apply

    Complete one application for any role. It takes about 5–8 minutes.

  2. Review

    We review applications as program needs arise, looking at role fit, availability and eligibility.

  3. Conversation

    Instructors and recurring volunteers or mentors have a short interview. We may check references.

  4. Screening

    Selected applicants aged 18+ in youth-facing roles complete a Vulnerable Sector Check, if required.

  5. Onboarding

    Code of conduct, safeguarding and privacy expectations, and a program orientation.

  6. Placement

    You're approved and matched with a program.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Step 1: About you

How we can reach you, and your age group so we can show the right questions.

Age group *

Parent or guardian Under 18 only

Step 2: How you'd like to help

Choose every role and area that interests you, and tell us when you're generally available.

Role(s) of interest *
Instructors must be current university or college students, or graduates of a recognized post-secondary institution. We'll ask about your studies and your resume in Step 3.
Program interests *
Preferred format
Location(s) you could support

Availability

Days generally available
Times of day
How often

Step 3: Your experience

Tell us about your background with young people and, if relevant, your studies.

Instructor qualifications Instructors only

Post-secondary status *

About you as a speaker Speakers

Resume and profile

PDF or Word (.docx), up to 4 MB. Your resume is stored privately and seen only by Emole's program leadership.

References One requiredOptional

A professional, academic or community reference who knows your work. We'll only contact them if we move forward with your application.

Add a second reference (optional)

Step 4: Screening & consent

Please read and confirm each statement.

Vulnerable Sector Check 18+

Don't upload a police check here. We'll ask selected applicants for one only if their role requires it.

Do you have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last 12 months? *

Declarations

Your privacy. We use the information in this application only to assess it and contact you about opportunities with Emole. It is stored securely, with access limited to Emole's program leadership, and is never sold or shared outside Emole. To correct or withdraw your application at any time, email contact@emolefutures.org. Privacy at Emole.

Questions

Before you apply

Do I need a Vulnerable Sector Check to apply?

No. Don't include one with your application. If you're 18 or older and selected for a role with direct youth contact, we'll tell you if a check is required and provide any supporting documentation you need.

Can I apply if I'm under 18?

Yes. High school students can apply as youth volunteers and leaders. We'll ask for a parent or guardian's contact details, and their consent may be required before you take part.

Who can apply to be an instructor?

Current university or college students, and graduates of a recognized post-secondary institution, with knowledge or experience in the area they'd like to teach. Instructor applicants upload a resume (PDF or Word, up to 4 MB).

I live outside Kingston. Can I still help?

Yes. Some opportunities are virtual, and Emole is planning phased expansion to Ottawa, Montreal and New Brunswick over 2027–2029. Tell us where and how you could help.

When will I hear back?

We review applications as program needs arise, so timing varies. If there's a suitable opportunity, we'll contact you with next steps. Your application stays on file for future opportunities.

How do I update or withdraw my application?

Email contact@emolefutures.org and we'll correct or remove it.

Corporate volunteering

Bring your team

Run a financial-literacy workshop, a data, AI or tech career panel, mock pitches or a group volunteer day.

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