Volunteer Mentor

Children’s charity Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors from the Stourport-on-Severn area to provide one to one support to children and young people in Stourport-on-Severn 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

Expected hours: 1 - 2 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

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

**Salary**: £0.01-£0.02 per year

Expected hours: 1 - 2 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person