Become a Connector

You will need about four hours a week, to check emails send text messages as well as some weeks interviewing members and coming along to matching sessions once a month.

Initially you will sit in on interviews to see how we work. Only once you feel comfortable will you interview new members on your own. Then when you are ready you can take on a personal caseload of members. Once your case load is full, your time will be spent finding suitable matches, following up with members after they have met and admin such as checking emails and texts from members and other members of the Jconnect team.

You will want to set boundaries around the hours that you are available for your members to contact and meet you. Some members are only available to talk or meet in the evenings.

Yes, you need to be computer literate to be a connector. You do need to have your own computer, know how to send and receive emails as well as being able to access the internet. We use a specific “matching” program which is accessed through the internet and we will provide the necessary training. There are people available to provide computer support and assistance and additional training if necessary.

We expect you to make a minimum of three matches each week and have a caseload of at least six jconnect members. We ask that each member is matched at least once per month.

That is up to you. Some connectors choose to interview in a coffee shop or café close to their home or work. Others choose to interview in their home.

We ask that all members are actively considered for a match once a month. If you are going on holidays, please try to find a suitable match for your members before you go away. Always let your people know you will be away. Please also try to give the jconnect office reasonable advance notice as well.