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Mentor / Befriender
When We Need You
From 02/10/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
The Young Carers Mentoring Service offers one to one support for young carers in the Greater Pollok area. Currently we are recruiting for volunteer mentor / befrienders. Mentors are people from all walks of life, who willing to spend one or two evenings a month on a one to one basis with a young carer. Anyone has the potential to become a mentor all you need is a genuine interest in young people. No previous experience is necessary as full training and ongoing support is given. Mentoring is a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both the mentor and the young carer. The mentor has the personal satisfaction of knowing that they have made a positive difference in a young person’s life. The young carer benefits from the life skills and experience of their mentor. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with us using the contact details on this page. Alternatively you can register your interest directly using the Register Interest facility. If you do not receive a response within [14] working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. [The next step is to make arrangements for an application form to be sent by post] It generally takes around [4 – 6 weeks] after you contact us to get you started.
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About Volunteer Centre/Princess Royal Trust Greater Pollok Carers Centre
To provide practical and emotional support to carers
Skills & Experience
Because mentors will be working with young people they must be patient, non judgemental and have a genuine interest in young people. No experience necessary as training will be given.
Travel Details
Mentors will meet up with their young carer at a mutually convenient location. Mentors will organise their own travel arrangements. Travel allowance will be paid.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will have to complete the Carers Centre’s volunteer training course. (Approx. 2 hours a week for 4 weeks.) Volunteers will be encouraged to attend on going training. Volunteers will be fully supported during their training.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
We provide mentors with a ‘float’ which will be topped up by bank transfer when receipts are submitted.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3 hours per fortnight for 6 months. NB: Volunteering is mostly evenings to deliver the service. The service can also be delivered in the afternoons during holiday periods.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age.
Volunteers Required
25
Reference Code
33-1357
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
130 Langton Road
Pollok
Glasgow
Scotland
G53 5DP
Contact: Margaret Ralph
Tel: 0141 882 4712
Email: margaret.ralph@volunteerglasg...
Website: http://www.volunteerglasg...
