Volunteer Mentor Wolverhampton Children

7 months ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Mentor Link Full time

Children’s charity Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors from Wolverhampton to provide one to one support to children and young people in schools. Mentor Link are keen to hear from people in business and the community, who would be interested in becoming a Volunteer Mentor to support a young person to achieve their full potential. The mentors are specially trained to listen to and support young people and aim to improve their self
- esteem and engagement in learning. The charity has an excellent track record of success in achieving positive outcomes with children and young people.

**DETAILED DESCRIPTION**

**Does this sound like you?**
- Can relate to children and young people
- Are punctual, reliable and can commit to a minimum 6 month period.
- Have excellent listening and communication skills
- Are empathetic, kind and encouraging
- Have patience, flexibility and a willingness to persevere
- Are non-judgemental and open minded.
- A desire to help young people
- Have life experiences to share.

**What's in it for you?**
- Being part of a great charity
- Making a difference to the next generation
- Free training
- Travel expenses paid
- Meeting like-minded people
- Ongoing support from our dedicated team

If you like a challenge and want to give something back to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people then we would like to hear from you.

As one year 9 girl wrote to her mentor

**“I am glad I met you as you have allowed me to be who I am today and without you who knows where I would be right now**.”

DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR WORK, AND THE LOCATION OF THE SCHOOLS WE PROVIDE A SERVICE TO, IT IS PREFERRED THAT APPLICANTS HOLD A CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE.

**WHAT VOLUNTEERS NEED**

To attend compulsory Induction and Safeguarding Training within the allotted timescale (this will take place on a weekday at our head office in Stourport On Severn between 9.00am and 3.45pm/4.00pm) and any other training offered as you feel meets your needs/interests.

**WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE TO VOLUNTEERS**

Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (child workforce)

Reimbursement of costs

Extra support

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.01-£0.02 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.01-£0.02 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person



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