Volunteers - Mentors

Isle of Wight Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body seeks volunteers for its Children’s Services in the Isle of Wight. This role offers a chance to support various projects that aid children and families while improving your skills and gaining valuable experience. Volunteers will complete online learning and receive a DBS check, making it an excellent opportunity for personal growth and contribution to the community.

Benefits

Free DBS check

References provided

Gain valuable experience for social work

Qualifications

• Openness to volunteering, regardless of current status (retired, employed, etc.).
• Willingness to improve skills, knowledge, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support various projects such as ‘Come Dine with me’ and ‘Have your say day’.
• Guide young people in transitioning to independent living.
• Assist with community group access and AQA independent living skills.

Job description

Location Various locations across the Isle of Wight

This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services. We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.

Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing. Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.

You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment. As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.

Current and future opportunities include:

• Support with projects such as ‘Come Dine with me’ ‘Have your say day’
• Support young people with their transfer to living independently, guiding and mentoring to set up their new home and routine.
• Support with completing the AQA independent living skills.
• Support to access community groups.
• Support the virtual school with Buddying/mentoring & Exam Coaching

As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:

• Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience
• Complete online learning from your own home
• Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
• Gain references
• Obtain experience for entry to social work