Volunteer Community Mentor

2 weeks ago


West London, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Spark Change Full time

**Volunteer Community Mentor (Bexley, Harrow and Havering)**

At Shaw Trust we're dedicated to building a future where rewarding employment is accessible for all. Our Spark Change Programme plays a key role in helping young people (18 - 24) to access what they need to make a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

**As a Volunteer Community Mentor**, you will support and encourage NEET young people living in the London Boroughs of Bexley, Harrow and Havering to overcome any barriers between them and their career goals/aspirations. Through a mix of online and face-to-face events, we want you to:

- Act as an ambassador for Spark Change in your assigned Borough
- Help get young people engaged in activities in the community
- Take part in events in your Borough to promote Spark Change
- Assist by providing advice and support based on your local knowledge
- Play your part in getting young people into education, training, and employment

**Boost your confidence, skills, and CV by supporting the Spark Change Programme.**

If you can give us 2 - 6 hours per week, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to become a Volunteer Community Mentor.

We can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and other expenses may be covered too.

If you have a couple of hours to give to Shaw Trust then we'd like to hear from you.

Join Shaw Trust Be part of a national charity working to make brighter futures for the people and communities we serve. At Shaw Trust we believe in fairness, equality and opportunity. Founded in 1982, we are the UK’s largest Not-for-Profit social enterprise in the employment sector. We help over 50,000 people a year to live independently.

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive volunteering and working environment, where everyone, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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