Volunteer Children’s Mentor: give back to your community today!
The Kids Network
Support a local child through weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions centred around having fun!
Looking to share your learned and lived experiences, give back to your community, or find a meaningful way to use your time? The Kids Network offers a unique opportunity to give your time to make a real difference. In 1:1 weekly sessions centred around building connections and having fun, you can bring your skills, learnings and unique perspective to give back to help a Little Londoner when they need it most. Whether you're playing games or discussing goals, mentoring can provide a consistent and stable space for a child going through a transitional period in their lives.
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Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning
We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, and fun volunteers that are eager to learn new skills and support local children. The Kids Network will support you with valuable training and experiences that will enhance both your personal and professional development.
Join our community of mentors: • We hold mentor meet-ups twice a year, providing an opportunity for you to meet, socialise, and share experiences with our diverse community of mentors. • We run frequent group mentoring sessions where you can connect with other pairs while enjoying a fun and free activity. Previous sessions have included football games, theatre visits, trips to the zoo, art workshops, and kite making and flying. Training, Support & Certificate: • All volunteers will attend 2 days of training, including safeguarding, understanding what mentoring is and skills to bring to the role. • We also offer additional training throughout the year, with up to 30 hours of free training and development available. • Upon completion of the mentoring programme, Mentors will receive a Badge of Excellence Certificate in Child-led Mentoring. • Mentors will have a direct contact at the organisation, their Programme Manager (PM). PM's provide support, encouragement and advice throughout the whole year of your mentoring.
1-3 hours a week for 1 year. This can be flexible between weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.
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Mentoring happens all across the borough, as well as other parts of London. You will be matched with a child in your local area and mentoring sessions will take place out in the community in a public place (e.g: the park, cinema, a cafe etc).
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