Volunteer Mentor

Children's charity Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors from the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, to provide one-to-one mentoring and therapeutic support to vulnerable and distressed children and young people in schools. Our aim with children who may be facing social and emotional difficulties, is to create a more positive attitude towards themselves and learning. With over 24 years' experience of providing a dedicated mentoring service, the well-being of young people forms the focus of our work. In addition, we are providing our Emotionally Based School Avoidance project. Our aim with this project is to provide support to children and young people at the earliest opportunity where there are issues with school avoidance, based on social and emotional needs. Working in partnership with schools, parents and health professionals to provide support and assistance with the long-term aim of re-engaging the children back into school learning. Mentor Link would like to hear from men and women who would like to support children and young people in for around an hour each week. Volunteers are welcome from all walks of life for example from local business or the community with an interest in supporting a young person to achieve their full potential. The mentors are specially trained to listen to and support young people and aim to improve their self- esteem and engagement in learning.

• 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
• 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 young people then we would like to hear from you. One young person writes about their Mentor. "I am glad I met you as you have allowed me to be who I am today and without you who knows where I would be right now ." 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.