Volunteer Mentor

Go Vol Herts; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A volunteer organization is seeking mentors to support young people aged 11-24. This role requires a commitment of 1-2 hours per week to guide and advise at-risk youth, helping them navigate challenges in their lives. Mentors will receive training and ongoing support, along with expenses covered for travel. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, enhance your CV, and connect with others in the community. Get involved and help change lives starting January 2024.

Benefits

Training provided

Travel expenses covered

Weekly allowance for mentoring sessions

Ongoing support from a coordinator

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with young people aged 11-24.
• Willingness to volunteer 1-2 hours per week.
• Experience in supporting individuals through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentoring for at-risk young people.
• Support young people in making positive life choices.
• Stay updated on the young person's progress using our online app.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Supportive attitude

Life experience

Job description

Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures over a period of 2 years. Founded in 2022 by four senior leaders with experience of charity-led mentoring provision and philanthropist John Caudwell. We are determined to ensure that the needs of at-risk young people are properly addressed.

Long term role · 1—2 hrs/Week · Starting from 2 Jan 2024

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Summary

COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 1‑2‑hour mentoring.

Detailed description

CHANGE A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE

We support young people from 11‑24, with a wide range of needs primarily those below. All our young people are experiencing at least one of these needs, however most experience multiple needs which compounds the level of risk they face.

• At Risk of / Involved in Offending Behaviour
• Care Experienced
• At Risk of / Experiencing Exploitation
• Mental Health

WHY MENTOR WITH CAUDWELL YOUTH?

• Make a difference to a young person's life
• A CV and career booster
• Good for your own mental wellbeing
• Connect with other likeminded people

Many of our young people are overwhelmed by the number of professionals involved in their life. Volunteer mentors are a voice of reason there by choice not professional caseload. Volunteer mentors work with Caudwell Youth as a means of using their diverse skills and life experience to have a positive impact on a young person's life.

How it works

• Mentoring with us means working with one young person for 1‑2 hours a week.
• A combination of support through messaging, calling and meeting up in the community.
• Support your young person in making positive life choices and in identifying and taking the next steps in their life.
• Keep us up to date with your young person via our online app.

What we provide

• Training to work with young people.
• Regular support and guidance from your Youth Support Coordinator.
• Travel expenses are covered along with £15 a week volunteers and their young person to use during mentoring sessions.
• A safeguarding lead will always be on hand to support you and your young person in case of.

We currently work across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Slough.