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Mentor- Midlothian

  • VO96218
  • One-off volunteering

Description

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY IN MIDLOTHIAN
Grandmentors is an award winning inter-generational mentoring programme, matching volunteer mentors who have a range of life skills and experiences with young people aged 16-24 who have had adverse childhood experiences. Grandmentors has now launched in Midlothian.

Our volunteer mentors help young people navigate the transition to independence by guiding them through life skills such as managing finances, accessing employment, education and training, and supporting their health and wellbeing.

This opportunity is for volunteers (normally aged 50+) who have life experience and skills to offer. However, if you are younger than 50 and feel you could offer valuable support, please do apply or contact us to discuss further.

It is important that you have good people skills, communication skills, patience, and can offer a regular commitment of a few hours per week (weekly or fortnightly). This role requires PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme membership, which will be handled and processed by us.

We provide our volunteers with comprehensive training, on-going support, and volunteer expenses.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our vision is of a society where everyone can participate in their local community through volunteering and social action.

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Frequency and commitment details

Volunteers are required to commit to a regular mentoring arrangement of 1-2 hours per week,

Restrictions

We are seeking volunteers aged 50 plus for this volunteering opportunity
Experience required: No mentoring experience needed-just an ability to relate to and understand young people. We provide training and support to our volunteers on an ongoing basis.
Travel details: Reasonable travel expenses provided.
Minimum age: 35

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses provided
Training details: Mentoring Skills and Safeguarding training provided, as well as other ongoing training opportunitoes and the support of a dedicated engagement manager.

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