Volunteer Youth Mentor

2 days ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom The Way Youth Zone Full time

**The Way Youth Zone **is a centrally located, inspirational, and ambitious charity that has a simple mission: to be the go-to place for young people aged from 8 to 19 (and up to 25 with disabilities).

Inspired and motivated by the quote _‘Treat a child as though they are already the person they are capable of becoming’_ (Haim Ginott) **The Way Youth Zone’s internationally award-winning Mentoring Programme** offers individually bespoke mentoring support by matching young people (aged 8-19, up to 25 years with a disability), who need additional guidance in their lives, with dedicated and hardworking volunteer mentors, providing personalised 1:1 support, 1 day a week, for up to 10 months.

**_Want to give something back and be the mentor you wished you had? Get in contact now and become part of our inspiring, diverse, and effective mentoring team_**

As a Volunteer Youth Mentor (Arts Focus), you will be **21+ **and be passionate and committed to providing effective and reliable 1:1 mentoring support to a young person, _with a focus on arts development_. Each mentoring session will last a minimum of **1.5 - 2 hours a week **(mentoring generally takes place weekday evenings/weekends and can happen in a variety of forms including in person, over the phone, and online) for **approximately 6-10 months.**

Volunteer Youth Mentors _with a focus on art development_, will be responsible for the specific mentoring of young people who have expressed an interest in the arts. This could be in a range of different Art areas appropriate to our offer as a youth zone. This specialism is ideal for anybody with skills and knowledge in the following:

- Art (Fine Art, Illustration, Graffiti)
- Music (Music Production, Instrument Teaching/Learning, Vocal Training, Song Writing)
- Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre)

By volunteering your time as a mentor, you will receive all of the following benefits and perks:

- You will receive a thorough induction programme and regular training, including in-house, external, and online training opportunities.
- You will receive regular contact from your mentoring coordinators, as well as ongoing advice, support, and guidance.
- You will make a real difference in a young person’s life and gain invaluable experience applicable to a variety of career areas.
- You will gain the opportunity to develop mentoring experience through participation in an international award-winning programme.
- You will also get the opportunity to get involved in mentor only socials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- You need to have an enhanced DBS check for this role which we will provide.
- A willingness to volunteer hours during evenings and weekends is required.
- The ability and willingness to travel to events in the City and beyond _(Expenses reimbursed)_
- If successful you will be invited to a group interview and will complete mentor and safeguarding training before starting.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wolverhampton, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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