Volunteer Mentor
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Are you a caring adult with a few hours to spare? BBBS is a relatively new charity in the UK (although well established in the USA), and we are looking for caring adult Mentors for children, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their birth parents. As a Mentor, you would spend a few hours a month, over a period of a year or more, with a child that is suitably matched. You will spend time together doing simple things, such as riding a bike or picking up conkers. This type of Mentoring programme has been shown to increase wellbeing, confidence and outcomes for the child.
Practical Considerations
We will try and match volunteers with a little sibling that is within a 30 minute drive of where they live.
Car driver preferred, but not essential.
Benefits
It is not only the child and carers who benefit; you will derive as much from the experience as they do!
- Reasonable expenses paid
- Fun & very rewarding.
What skills do I need?
Ability to listen, empathise and build positive relationships; patience; experience with children desirable, but not essential.
Details
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training
When is this role available?
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Hours to suit the volunteer and their little sibling
Location:
West Sussex
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