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You will be an integral part in supporting trans and non-binary young LGBTQ+ with issues related to their lived experience. ELOP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all volunteers to share this commitment. In order to do this you will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and provide two references. Our Mentoring Volunteers provide support and are role models to the young people we work with, and must be responsible, reliable and committed to the mentoring relationship. You will need to be good at communicating, enthusiastic and have a desire to help LGBTQ+ young people. Previous experience of working with young people would be beneficial but is not essential. No formal qualifications are required. Selection for interview will be based only on the information contained in the application form. When completing the application form please ensure that you include information about yourself that is relevant to these requirements
Duties and skills • Have relevant experience and training to support young people aged 12 - 24 in a 1:1 capacity. • Understand the issues and lived experience of trans and non-binary young people. • Have the ability to be non-judgemental, listen and support, and create a safe space for trans and non-binary young people to achieve positive outcomes from mentoring. • Have the ability to plan and deliver mentoring sessions to support a young person with individual needs related to their identity. • Have the ability to set professional boundaries with young LGBTQ+ people in 1:1 settings and adhere to elop policies particularly safeguarding and confidentiality. • Have the ability to accurately record written notes for mentoring sessions and admin for the role as necessary. • You must identify as trans or non-binary to apply for this role. In addition, all volunteers need to meet the minimal essential requirements for the volunteering at elop. 1. Applicants should have lived experience of the issues faced by LGBT+ people and communities 2. Understand the issues faced by different members of LGBT communities. 3. Be able to work in a way that values and respects individuals and cultural diversity 4. Understand the need to work within organisational policies and procedures 5. Understand the need for boundaries and be able to maintain them within all aspects of your work 6. Be able to offer support to other volunteers. 7. Be able to work as part of a team 8. Understand that volunteering is commitment and that services may be dependent on your involvement.
A chance to truly make a difference in young LGBT+ persons life and to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers and staff.
You will need to commit to meeting with at least one young person on a one-to-one basis for an hour a week for 6 months. This could be online or face to face in a designated location.
