Mentoring Program
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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.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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