Mentor/Coach for a Refugee
WHEAT Mentor Support Trust
The role will be providing mentor support to an asylum seeker or a refugee to integrate fully into the UK society by gaining volunteering, language learning, further and higher education, employment including self-employment opportunities.
Tigrayan Refugees Integration Project There are a variety of tasks for volunteers to do. We have listed some of them below. These tasks will be shared by the volunteers and we are happy to discuss which suit your skills and availability. § Research and explore career option for the mentee § Discuss the mentee’s career aspirations and options § Encourage discussion about the mentee’s ambitions and hopes in the future § Assist in identifying skills, abilities and qualities § Help device an action plan, monitor and review progress against the targets that have been agreed between the mentor and the mentee § Help build confidence and assist in addressing weaknesses § Offer information about graduate recruitment schemes § Assist in arranging and shadowing opportunities § Provide advice about job applications and compiling a CV and provide opportunities to develop their interview skills § Give an insight into a particular area of employment/sector § provide opportunities for the mentee to develop and learn new skills The asylum seeker is required to obtain immigration status to gain access to further/higher education and employment.
Support Work
Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Language Skills, Managing People, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Research
Active listening, planning skills, interpersonal skills, leadership, understanding other cultures, recording,
• Improve communication and personal skills • Develop leadership and management qualities • Reinforce your own study skills and knowledge of your subject(s) • Increase your confidence and motivation • Engage in a volunteering opportunity, valued by employers and the community at large • Enhance your CV • Increase your social circle • Gain recognition for your skills and experience • Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and personal growth • Gain a good will from your mentee
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E8 3DF
Community African Network (CAN), Halkevi Community Centre, 31-33 Dalston Lane, London
Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction over ground are the nearest train stations. Buses, 242, 30, 38 stop on Dalston Lane E8 3DF The mentor support will be provided mostly virtually
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