Mentor
Volunteering Matters - Grandmentors Brent
Grandmentors is a project that sees volunteers use their skills/experience to support young people.
Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor young people leaving the care system. This opportunity is for Grandmentors Brent. These young people who are out of employment, education or training (NEET) often need a guiding hand and role model to support them to find work, continue their education or begin training – ultimately giving them the skills and self-belief to lead successful and independent lives.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Admin, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Aged 40+ Good people and communication skills Patience and perseverance required Enhanced DBS (criminal record) check will be performed 6-12 months commitment required for consistency Weekly availability with flexibility for the young person you'll support Able to adhere to boundaries
Full training plus ongoing support including monthly mentor support meetings. Reasonable Expenses i.e. drinks and snacks during meetings, travel cost. Sense of fulfillment when supporting a young person. Making a difference to a care experienced young person who doesn't receive the same opportunities as their peers.
1-2 hours weekly commitment for 6-12 months. This will be flexible depending on the needs of the young person. Timings will vary from 10am till 6pm to ensure both the young person and volunteer can commit at agreed times around their commitments.
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Role is available in the following boroughs: Brent, Hounslow, Merton, Lewisham, Greenwich, Camden and Islington Please contact us for details regarding the mentoring role if you can reach these boroughs on a weekly basis to support a young person.
Various tube stations and buses available at each borough mentioned under 'Role Address'.
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