Volunteer Youth Mentor
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As a volunteer mentor you would help a young person to realise their full potential by listening to them and encouraging them. This would take place in a school - The Winston Churchill, Woking
The relationship that develops is what makes the difference. Can you help a young person to build their confidence and discover their potential? Mentors and young people are carefully matched based on their likes, personality and life-experiences. Everyone is different, so we look for mentors from all walks of life. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.
Our mentors volunteer:
- For 1 hour each week
- During term time
- For at least 1 year
- Receive full training and ongoing support.
What difference this will make Supporting young people in the UK has never been more important. Through no fault of their own, care-experienced and young people facing challenges are affected by a significant gap in outcomes compared to their peers. They aren’t reaching their potential—but mentoring can change that. By volunteering as a mentor you really can transform the life of a young person who is facing challenges. Just one hour a week with a consistent, caring adult can boost a young person's confidence, academic performance and open doors to a brighter future. Together, we can help create a future where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Join MCR Pathways today and be the change in a young person’s life!
What skills do I need?
Mentors and young people are carefully matched based on their likes, personality and life-experiences. Everyone is different, so we look for mentors from all walks of life. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.
We say that if you care, you qualify! If you are good at listening and keen to make a difference, you can mentor. No prior specific experience is required, we will provide excellent training and on going support. You will be a caring, positive, consistent adult , a supportive friend, a role model, and a trustworthy listening ear.
Our mentors are:
- Empathetic and kind
- Open minded and non judgemental
- Friendly and approachable
- Understanding and patient
- Committed and reliable
- Over 21
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Do you have an underlying health condition
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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For 1 hour each week
During term time
For at least 1 year
Location:
Hermitage Rd, St John's
Woking
Surrey
GU21 8TL
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Woking website to express your interest.