Volunteer Mentor - Children and Young People Gloucester

Does this sound like you?

• Can relate to children and young people
• Are punctual, reliable and can commit to a minimum 6 month period.
• Have excellent listening and communication skills
• Are empathetic, kind and encouraging
• Have patience, flexibility and a willingness to persevere
• Are non-judgemental and open minded.
• A desire to help young people
• Have life experiences to share.

What's in it for you?

• Being part of a great charity
• Making a difference to the next generation
• Free training
• Travel expenses paid
• Meeting like-minded people
• Ongoing support from our dedicated team

If you like a challenge and want to give something back to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people in your community then we would like to hear from you.

Mentor Peter writes:-

Why I Volunteer?

"I volunteer because I feel the children and young people I meet are not to blame for their situation and so deserve any help I might give."

What are the benefits?

"A Mentor is a person they can trust; is not obliged; nor paid; to there to listen, share, not be judgemental, and offer ideas and experiences that might help them cope with there life."

DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR WORK, AND THE LOCATION OF THE SCHOOLS WE PROVIDE A SERVICE TO, IT IS PREFERRED THAT APPLICANTS HOLD A CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE.

Mentor Link are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including 2 satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS certificate.