Mentor
You will be matched up to someone who you will have regular contact with age 16-26 yrs, either by phone or in person ,to identify a placement and support them through applying for opportunities.
You will continue to meet them once they have started volunteering to assist them with any issues that may arise.
You will support your mentee with identifying how volunteering is making them more employable and develop an action plan.
There is now a waiting list for this opportunity.
What skills do I need?
Empathy for people in socially isolated positions.
Patient and non-judgmental approach.
Good listening and communication skills.
Enthusiastic, reliable and committed.
Open to learning and able to reflect on experiences.
Willingness to attend training arranged by the coordinator.
Ability to keep a record of dates and times of volunteer activity on time sheets provided and to claim authorised out of pocket expenses.
Commitment to Esteem's policies on Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities.
Good listening & Communication skills, be non-judgmental, be enthusiastic & reliable.
Interests
- Families and Parenting
- Mental Health
- Young People
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Supporting People and Befriending
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
18 + - DBS check required
- Disability and Access Support
- Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
There is now a waiting list for this opportunity.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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