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Drug and Alcohol Mentor
When We Need You
From 16/03/2005 onwards
About Opportunity
Pathways to Employment supports older people (age 20+) who are recovering from and dealing with drug and alcohol misuse and are looking to widen the opportunities and improve job prospects through education, learning, leisure and employment opportunities. The aim of the mentors will be to create a relationship of trust and confidence with the client and, through passing on their knowledge and positive experiences, help them improve their employability prospects.
Availability
Flexible
About Voluntary Action Lochaber
To help young people gain confidence and experience, develop skills, increase employability and find work. A mentoring relationship will typically last six months and might continue during the early stages of employment.
Skills & Experience
Mentors are not expected to be experts in counselling, or social work. They will be capable people who will have had a positive experience of work and will want to make a difference in someone's life.
Travel Details
Mentors will be matched to a client in their locality.
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Interview, References
Training and Induction Details
Introduction to mentoring and many other training options available. Support is ongoing and their are regular mentors Forums.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Drugs / Alcohol Issues
Expenses Detail
35p per mile and money for tea and coffee.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
1 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
43-210
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
An Drochaid
Claggan Road
PH33 6PH
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01397-706044
Email: Flora.McKee@valochaber.org
Website: http://www.valochaber.org
