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Role Detail

Mentoring Volunteer

Young Lives Foundation

We need YOU! We are in need of volunteers to join our Mentoring team in the Medway area, helping to support young people who are experiencing challenging circumstances. For more information: Call us: 01622 693459 or 07936 349129 Read more: https://ylf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer-mentors/ Be who you needed when you were younger. Become a Mentor today.

Detailed Description

Mentors offer one-to-one support to young people and their families, to improve their lives. In this role you will meet regularly with a young person at school or at one of our hubs, typically over a 6 month period. You will offer motivation, guidance and encouragement to reach an agreed set of goals such as improving school attendance or improving relationships at home. For more information head to: https://ylf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer-mentors/

Activities you will be doing

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring

What skills are required for this role

Listening, Talking To Others

Why these skills are required

The ability to have an open mind and reserve judgement is required for this role alongside good listening skills.

What is in it for you

Travel expenses, full in-house training and supervision covered. You will also be invited to YLF social events, giving you the chance to meet with other volunteers to share your experiences.

Time Commitment

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Our Mentoring service covers the following areas: Maidstone Gravesend, Dartford, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Margate, Ramsgate, Ashford, Gillingham, Chatham. If you are based in any of these areas please get in touch!

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
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