Mentor Befriender

Kentvolunteers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in the United Kingdom seeks Mentors and Befrienders to provide vital face-to-face support to disadvantaged young people aged 8–25. You'll help build their confidence and develop life skills, becoming a trusted role model. The role requires strong listening and interpersonal skills, with a commitment of 1-2 hours per week. Training and all expenses are covered.

Benefits

Training

New skills

New friendships

Expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to build supportive relationships with young people.
• Comfortable providing emotional support and encouragement.
• Willingness to engage in community work and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support to disadvantaged young people.
• Help young people build confidence and develop life skills.
• Be a trusted mentor and listening ear.

Skills

Reasoning

Counselling

Talking To Others

Listening

Teamwork

Job description

Mentors and Befrienders needed to provide face-to-face support to disadvantaged young people

Detailed Description

To provide consistent, positive support to young people aged 8–25, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in positive activities. As a Mentor/Befriender, you will be a trusted role model — listening without judgment, encouraging personal growth, and helping young people feel valued and connected.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild a supportive, respectful, and trusting relationship with your matched young person.Offer a listening ear and friendly conversation, providing encouragement and motivation.

Activities you will be doing

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Counselling,Youth Work,Support Work

What skills are required for this role

Reasoning, Counselling, Talking To Others, Listening, Teamwork

Why these skills are required

Young people tell us they want to receive support from "non-professionals", people who are able to listen, understand, and be there for them because they want to help, not because they are paid to help.

What is in it for you

Training, new skills, new friendships, and tremendous self worth when seeing the progress your young person is making. All expenses covered.

Time Commitment

Befriending support to a young person in care is from one visit per month, for 2-3 hours.Mentoring support for a young person struggling with life issues is from 1-2 hours per week.

Postcode

N/A

Role Address

Maidstone, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Margate and Medway

Directions

N/A

Number of volunteers required

10

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales