Volunteer Mentor
Hope For The Young
Hope for the Young is currently recruiting passionate Volunteer Mentors for our Mentoring Project in London. Hope for the Young supports unaccompanied young people aged 16-25 who are seeking asylum or have refugee status in the UK.
Job Description: Hope for the Young is currently recruiting passionate Volunteer Mentors for our Mentoring Project in London. Hope for the Young supports unaccompanied young people aged 14-25 who are seeking asylum or have refugee status in the UK. Young people who are seeking asylum and arrive in the UK alone face a series of obstacles: language barriers, lack of social support and access to education, mental health issues, and a long period of uncertainty while they wait for their immigration status to be decided. The Mentoring Project at Hope for the Young aims to remove the obstacles that young people who are seeking asylum or with refugee status face in getting an education, by training Volunteer Mentors to provide tailored one-to-one support and advice which enables them to reach their full potential and helps them make the difficult transition to life in the UK. Volunteer Responsibilities Our dedicated Volunteer Mentors spend 1-3 hours a week with a young person, providing tailored support according to their needs for an initial period of six months. Volunteer Mentors offer support by providing: • Practical English language skills • Study skills • Enrolment and education advice • Emotional support • Support in accessing other support services and social activities Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and requirements to be a Volunteer Mentor.
Languages & Translation,Youth Work,Support Work,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Person Specification: 1. Experience of working with vulnerable young people, preferably with refugee and asylum seeking young people. However, we welcome applications from those without this experience. 2. Experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. However, we welcome applications from those without this experience. 3. Willing to travel to a mutually beneficial location on a weekly basis for at least 6-months 4. Ability to work on own initiative and a willingness to carry out a small amount of preparation for each session. 5. Ability to think creatively and problem-solve. 6. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. 7. Good organisational skills. 8. Ability to cope with emotionally-demanding and stressful situations. 9. Motivated by promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable young people. 10. Commitment to and ability to work in accordance with all of Hope for the Young’s policies and boundaries.
Volunteer Benefits As a volunteer, you will benefit from: • An induction and training program suited to the role of mentoring young refugees and asylum seekers • Regular meetings and support from the Project Manager • The opportunity to share experiences with other volunteers at volunteer meetings and social events • Valuable experience in developing your mentoring skills with vulnerable young people • The knowledge that you are making a huge and lasting difference to a young person’s life • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel and refreshments during meetings) If you are passionate about helping refugee and asylum-seeking young people achieve their full potential and believe you have what it takes to be a dedicated Volunteer Mentor for Hope for the Young, we would love to hear from you!
1-3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months. Timings and days of the week are flexible and dependent on schedules of mentor and mentee.
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This role will be across London in flexible locations. Meetings will be face to face in a local cafe or public place. Mentoring pairs are matched based on skills/ needs and geography.
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