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About Kirkcaldy YMCA PlusOne Mentoring Project

Our aim is for ordinary people in local communities who share a passion to help vulnerable young people achieve their fullest potential. Mentors recruited from the community are trained and supported to act as positive role models and to engage positively with young people to help them stabilise their lives and deal with negative influences.

Skills & Experience

A non-judgemental approach to young people. A keen interest in wanting to make a difference to a young person's life. The ability to support and encourage a young person.

Travel Details

The opportunity can happen in the following places: community centres, schools, specific activities such as football, dancing, youth clubs etc. This is covered during initial training and is very flexible to meet the needs of the referred young person. The volunteer will be responsible for making their own way to meet the young person.

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References

Training and Induction Details

Initial training will be 4-5 sessions of 1 hour. Ongoing training will be available to cover all areas of working with young people. Support will be available for volunteers as often as needed, minimum of one support meeting will take place a month.