Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program

Posted for Help to work project - DVC

Posted by Community Action Northants

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• Support young people in developing goals, planning next steps and staying motivated
• Share professional experience, career insights and workplace expectations.
• Help build confidence around employability skills such as communication, teamwork and problem‑solving.
• Provide guidance on CVs, applications, interviews and workplace readiness (if comfortable).
• Encourage young people to reflect on challenges, strengths and progress.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Attend mentor briefings, training or check‑ins with project staff.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive and non‑judgemental environment.

What skills do I need?

You don’t need formal qualifications — just life experience and a willingness to support young people.

We are looking for mentors who are:

• Friendly, patient and approachable
• Good listeners and effective communicators
• Encouraging, positive and reliable
• Able to give constructive, supportive feedback
• Passionate about helping young people thrive
• Comfortable sharing career or industry insight
• Respectful of confidentiality and safeguarding guidelines

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.