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Title

Volunteer Mentor

Organisation

Hope for the Young

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Website

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

What you will be doing

You will provide tailored one-to-one support and advice to young people according to their needs and aspirations. A mentor will meet a young person referred to the charity for 2-3 hours of mentoring a week for 6 months in a local cafe or library. You will offer support with:
Practicing English
Enrolment advice
Study skills
Confidence building
Learning about the UK

Activities

Advice, information & support

Skills & Attributes

Time Management

Skills Description

Patience, befriending, empathy, understanding, positivity, encouraging, dedication, perseverance

What is in it for you

We are a community of mentors, staff, young people, and volunteers who are passionate about welcoming young refugees to the UK and ensuring they are given every opportunity they need to settle into their communities, access education, and reach their full potential.

Time Commitment

Regular

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Alex Pang

Role Address

In the community

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR0 2TB

Directions

Number of volunteers required

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

Disabilities will be taken into consideration when matching a volunteer mentor with a mentee, and when considering where they can meet

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We work with young refugees and asylum seekers

Covid Safe

Mentoring relationships meet in public places

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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