You may also be interested in
Recently Viewed
Progression Mentor
When We Need You
From 06/09/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
For The Prince's Trust mentoring ic "The provision of personal support, assistance, encouragement and inspiration to young people during and following our programmes, particularly at a time of transition and typically over a sustained period of time." Progression Mentore provide mentoring support to young people when they finish a Trust programme for a three to six-month period. It is to help them move into employment, training, education or volunteering and also make the most of the opportunities whilst in employment. It is about guidance and helping young people to find and translate information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans. Commit to support The Prince's Trust for 24 months or longer 3 - 6 month relationship with each young person depending on the programme On average 2 - 4 hours per month per young person, although the frequency of contact varies over the term of the engagement HOW DO I APPLY? If you are interested in this opportunity please use the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button.
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
| Morning | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Afternoon | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Evening | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
About The Prince's Trust
We are a UK charity which aims to work with the most excluded young people aged 14-25, engaging them in personal development opportunities, which should lead them to taking responsibility for their lives.
Skills & Experience
None required this is role specific person specification Essential: Commitment to the aims and values of The Prince’s Trust; Understanding of the issues facing The Prince’s Trust’s target groups; Reliabilty; Ability to relate to and empathise with young people and their aspirations; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially listening skills; Ability to be non-judgemental, self-aware, patient, understanding, flexible, positive and supportive attitude in all situations; Ability to challenge own assumptions and negativity; Desirable: Experience of working with young people; Knowledge of support networks for young people
Travel Details
Based in Glasgow and surrounding areas where necessary, own travel arrangements (expenses paid)
Restrictions
No restrictions
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
You will receive full training and ongoing support by The Trust for this role.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses provided along with reasonable out of pocket expenses at the discretion of the Prince’s Trust
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Commit for 24 months or longer 3 - 6 month relationship with each young person depending on the programme On average 2 - 4 hours per month per young person
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
100
Reference Code
33-3304
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
1st Floor The Guildhall
57 Queen Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G1 3EN
Contact: Fiona Ligertwood
Tel: 0141 225 3358
Email: Fiona.Ligertwood@princes-trust...
Website: http://www.princes-trust....
