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Title

Volunteer Mentor

Organisation

Volunteering Matters

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Website

https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/grandmentors-volunteer-hounslow/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Volunteers aged 50 years plus are recruited to meet with a care-experienced young person each week to boost their confidence and work towards goals, which are unique to each young person. Volunteers support where they can to help these young care leavers find their feet and reach their full potential. All volunteers are given full support and training throughout their time on the project.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Basic IT skills - internet & email, People Skills

Skills Description

Listening skills, empathy and a desire to help young people navigate their place in the community successfully

What is in it for you

A full day of training in mentoring is given . There is ongoing support from a co-ordinator and there is a small monthly budget available for refreshments.

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per week or fortnight

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Amanda Foley

Role Address

Volunteering takes place across the borough of Hounslow in public places such as coffee shops, parks and libraries.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/grandmentors-volunteer-hounslow/

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 volunteering is always done in public places so an assessment could be carried out to ensure access for those with mobility issues.

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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:

Covid Safe

our policies which risk assess the meetings between mentors and mentees include Covid precautions

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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