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Title

Volunteer Youth Mentor

Organisation

Youth Mindset

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Website

http://www.youthmindset.org This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Youth Mindset need Volunteer Youth Mentors.
Our Mentors support and meet with a Young Person in Need to complete a mentoring session with them.
There is an average expectation of 1-2 hours per week commitment.
Anyone over the age of 18 can apply for this role.
Youth Mindset offers two training courses initially and access to any of our further learning training courses.
We also provide a continual Mentor Support Group and access to our social groups and events.

Activities

Administration,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Reading & Writing

Skills Description

Listening and Communication Basic I.T. Empathy and Care Able to Challenge and Advise.

What is in it for you

Free Certified Training. Volunteer Support Group Access to Events Support for any job seeking Empowerment and role satisfaction

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Verity

Role Address

Aurora House Deltic Avenue Rooksley

Postcode (See Google maps below)

MK138LW

Directions

Directions to Training will be given at the time as we train in varied locations.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

www.youthmindset.org

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Our work takes place in varied locations so disability access is location dependent although we ensure the majority of the locations we operate within are disability friendly.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We welcome applications from all comers, we do have an ex offenders recruitment policy. We especially welcome lived experience. Our Young People are Vulnerable for all sorts of reasons , so we need all sorts of mentors.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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