Are you a parent in Scotland? Do you remember what it was like becoming a first time parent? The Why Not Trust are looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to soon to be or new care-experienced parents. We know it take a village to raise a child, but not everyone has the same support networks around them. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established. What does a Peer Mentor do? • Chat with your mentee on a regular basis, roughly 4 hours per month • Encourage, empower and champion your mentee • Provide gentle guidance in relation to parenting • Engage with your mentee in a non judgemental, caring and supportive way Some of the many benefits our volunteers can expect: • Become part of a supportive and welcoming community • Get matched with a fellow parent you have something in common with • Meetings that fit your schedule – online or in person • Receive accredited mentor training • Get paid for your travel expenses and other expenses • Improve your own confidence as well as your mentees • Develop your communication and listening skills The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you would like to become a Peer Mentor or would like more information, please email our Peer Mentor Lead, Ashleigh at ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org or call on 07850725799. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why Not? grew out of a recognition of the significance of relationships in enabling young people’s wellbeing and resilience, in preparation for and after they have moved on from care. When there was suspicion around the continuation of relationships Why Not? was developed to legitimise and protect the relationships. Are you a care-experienced parent? Or a parent with strong knowledge of care? The Why Not? Trust is looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to other care-experienced parents. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established.  As a Peer Mentor, you have the opportunity to build a relationship with another care-experienced parent. By giving an hour a week, you can help a new or expectant parent with their confidence, and support and encourage them to make decisions and reach their goals. A Peer Mentor at the Why Not? Trust is someone who: Is a parent, with experience in care OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARE EXPERIENCE Is non-judgemental, caring, and supportive Can commit at least 4 hours per month Is willing to attend initial Mentor Training Wishes to join a supportive community How does it work and what are the benefits? Express your interest today and our Peer Mentor Lead will be in contact to find out more about you!  Attend our full accredited Mentor Training session via the Scottish Mentoring Network Get matched to your own mentee - choosing when, where and how often to meet. Gain new experience, skills and confidence  Connect with another parent who just 'gets it' Receive support from our Peer Mentor Lead every step of the way. Travel expenses will be provided if required  The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you are a care-experienced parent and would like to get involved in our Peer Mentor programme, please visit www.whynottrust.org for further information.  If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Peer Mentoring is an opportunity for parents with experience or knowledge of care to connect with each other. Our volunteer Peer Mentors provide support, guidance, and encouragement to expectant or new parents, becoming part of their ‘Village’. Mentors will engage with and empower mentees, drawing from their own life experiences. Benefits include: Become part of a supportive, non-judgemental community Meetings that fit your schedule – online or in person Receive accredited training from the Scottish Mentoring Network Get paid for your travel expenses Improve your own confidence as well as your mentees Develop your communication skills Build a trusting relationship with a fellow parent Receive your own mentor welcome pack