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Break recruits and trains volunteers to support young people who access Break’s services

Volunteer Mentor

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

A Volunteer Mentor provides support for vulnerable young people, meeting on a regular one-to-one basis. They should be non-judgemental, confidential and aiming to guide, encourage, and motivate the young person. They should be committed to focusing upon the positive, and moving at a pace comfortable to the young person. Key Tasks: • To negotiate and agree practical arrangements to meet with the young person. • To explain and establish boundaries of relationship. • To identify, agree and set goals with the young person –in small stages and over a period of time. • To encourage and enable the young person to enjoy their achievements. • To meet and actively develop the mentoring relationship through the stages of trust. • To provide basic advice and information according to the young person’s needs. • To support a young person both emotionally and practically, referring back to the Co-ordinator. Role specification, our induction process and leaflet will be sent across to you along with our application. Our process is thorough to make you a part of our team and to make sure that you are right for the role.
  • Your CampusCambridge, Peterborough
  • InterestsMusic, Drama and the Arts, Mentoring, Healthcare, Sport
  • FrequencyOn-Going

Employability skills

  • Communication and Literacy 0
  • Critical Thinking 0
  • Emotional Intelligence 0
  • Negotiation and Influencing 0
  • Problem-solving 0
  • Resilience 0
  • Self-Management 0
  • Social Responsibility 0