Volunteer Mentor
Being a mentor for a child or young person (8+ years old). you will help and support them to achieve their goals and to realise their true potential. Meeting with your young person on a regular basis in the community for a couple of hours to help them develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. You will help them to achieve goals which they have set for themselves.
Meeting with your young person on a regular basis in the community for a couple of hours to help them develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. You will help them to achieve goals which they have set for themselves.
Activities can include but is not limited to, going for a walk, a milkshake, arts and crafts, baking and many more.
Acting as a positive role model for your young person. To keep and submit brief notes about your contact/visits with your young person. ·
- You will receive a thorough induction programme and training to prepare you.
- You will receive quarterly supervisions and ongoing support from a member of the team.
- You will make a real difference to a young person’s life.
- You will have opportunities to meet with other volunteers and young people.
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