Volunteer Mentor

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom The Kids Network Full time

**What is the role**
- The Kids Network is looking for committed, fun and passionate volunteers who live in or near to City of London to make a difference to the children of London.
- Our structured mentoring programme supports 8-11 year old's, based in City of London, to support with their social and emotional development before they transition into secondary school.
- As a mentor, you will hold weekly one on one sessions of 1 -3 hours. You will help to build confidence, resilience and help your mentee to manage feelings through a series of fun and positive experiences and activities.
- The weekly sessions can be flexible between weekdays and weekends.
- You will also get to meet fellow adults in your community through our peer network.
- All volunteers will go benefit from two compulsory days of in-person and virtual training where you'll gain skills and knowledge to support you as a mentor. _(Many mentors share that the skills developed support their progression in the workplace, especially those seeking to gain experience working with children and young people)_

**What impact will this have?**
- Help build resilience and confidence in a child in your local community.
- Learn from fellow mentors with our amazing peer network.
- Help a child as they transition from primary to secondary school.

**Expenses**
- Volunteers have a budget of £30 per month. We are also able to cover travel expenses.

**Training**
- All volunteers will go through in-person and virtual training. The training includes safety inductions, understanding what mentoring is and skills to bring to the role.
- We also have monthly mentor meet ups which provide continual support for the mentors.
- Mentors will have a direct contact at the organisation, their Programme Manager. PM's provide support, encouragement and advice throughout the whole year of your mentoring.
- They will also be provided with a Volunteer handbook and a Google drive full of resources and activity ideas.

**Background checks**
- A DBS check is required

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

**Salary**: From £30.00 per month

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location


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