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Mentor
When We Need You
From 13/05/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
The Networks project aims to provide opportunities for young people to develop the personal, social and practical skills, as well as the sense of self worth necessary for independent adult life. The project aims to match young people with mentors, who would support the development of these skills and give the young person an opportunity to engage positively with others. As a mentor, you meet with a young person on a weekly basis for a couple of hours to engage in a social activity such as cinema trips, going for a coffee or simply going for a walk. The Mentees you will be working with are young people aged 15-25 who are or have been looked after in the Midlothian area. It is anticipated that you will commit 2-3 hours per week. Full mentoring training will be provided by Rock Trust Network staff, including confidentiality, boundary setting, lone working and personal safety. There is a minimum commitment of 1 year and a Disclosure Check is necessary. The project Support Workers will provide regular support to mentors. Application Form can be obtained by email from the Volunteer Centre.
Availability
Flexible
About Rock Trust
The Rock Trust is a charity that works in Edinburgh and the Lothian with homeless and socially excluded young people. The Trust's aim is to provide opportunities for young people to develop the personal, social and practical skills, as well as the sense of self worth necessary for infdependant life.
Skills & Experience
There are no specific experience or past training required, however mentors should be interested and able to work with socially isolated young people in a non-judgmental way. As a volunteer mentor you will be working on a 1:1 basis with a young person and this requires a high level of responsibility and commitment on your part.
Travel Details
Mentoring will involve socialising with a young person at various locations around Midlothian area as agreed by you and your mentee.
Restrictions
A Disclosure Check is essential for this opportunity. Restriction necessary for the safety and protection of the young people in the project.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteer will be given initial mentoring training. The first meeting with mentee will be attended by Support Worker. Support Worker will provide ongoing support, meeting with mentor an average of once every 4-6 week. Ongoing phone support/regular meeting
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
Public transport reimbursed monthly. Activities and other out of pocket expenses reimbursed monthly. Mileage reimbursed monthly 40p/mile.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2-3 hours per week for 1 year
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
47-531
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
55 Albany Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 3QY
Contact: Frank Ross
Tel: 0131 557 4059
Email: frank.ross@rocktrust.org
Website: http://www.rocktrust.org
