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Mentor young people in a Pupil Referral Unit

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As mentor to a young person between the ages of 11-16, you will meet together on a weekly basis initially at your mentees school, encouraging and motivating your mentee to make steps towards positive change.

Pupils in a pupil referral unit have been permanently or temporarily removed from their mainstream school due to different challenges, often resulting in experiencing one or more of the following; low self esteem, low attainment levels, friendship breakdown, feeling misunderstood and lacking in purpose, direction and motivation.

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

Empathy, listening and communication skills, kindness, curiosity, reliability and organisational skills.

Through our comprehensive training and ongoing support, you will develop skills in positive psychology and coaching style techniques, cover topics including safeguarding, confidentiality, the person-centred approach and the growth mindset all of which will help you to effectively support someone to making steps towards positive change. All mentors have a designated Programme Officer, offering 1-2-1 support when you need it.

Meet your mentee for 1 hour per week over 24 weeks over 6 months in Pupil Referral Unit Schools

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Stas Smagala, Volunteer Experience and Engagement Lead

Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

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18 and over

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