Volunteer Parent Mentor

About The Opportunity

• Mentors provide committed, non-judgemental listening and support to the parents and carers of young people aged between 11 and 25.
• The aim of mentoring is to help participants identify and achieve their own goals to progress towards a healthier or more stable lifestyle for them and their family. From work to family friction and mental health issues.
• Mentors meet with their mentees for around 1 hour a week whether just to chat, have a coffee or take part in a planned activity such as a walk or baking.
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• During this time volunteers should aim to develop positive, supportive relationships with their mentee, to be a source of encouragement in order to help develop their self-esteem and confidence.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to listen.
• Volunteers should be be ready and willing to pass on his/her own skills and experiences to participants and so help them to discover opportunities for themselves.
• To be a positive and active role model.
• To take part in supervision and training, including attending group development sessions.
• To adhere to the policies and practices of the scheme, laid out in the Handbook. In particular, to safeguard the welfare of young people and their families and prevent abuse.
• To keep records as required.

Practical Bits

• Volunteers for this role should be over 25 years old or have applicable professional experience. 
• Mentoring itself should take no more than about an hour a week plus perhaps a check in on the phone to The Door's team leader. We also encourage volunteers to take part in monthly Group Development sessions which happen once a month
• Full training will be given and consists of 4 weekday evenings 7:30-9:30pm and 2 Saturday morning sessions 9am - 1pm
• If you are unable to make all sessions a catch up will be provided.
• Also applicants should be aware that the average mentoring relationship lasts around 3 months and you should be available to commit to volunteering for that time.