Wellbeing Mentor
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Support North Surrey website to express your interest.
Are you a good listener?
Could you take on a new challenge that changes a young person's life?
Do you have an hour (or more) a week to spare?
You can make a difference to yours and other people's lives!
What skills do I need?
Applicants should:
• Be aged over 18
• Preferably, hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Be able to build trust with a mentee
• Have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Be honest, respectful and sensitive
• Have the ability to motivate and enthuse
• Have the ability to empathise
• Be able to work on their own initiative to build the mentoring relationship at the same time as being aware of their own limits and accessing help when required
• Be patient, flexible and reliable
• Put the needs of the mentee in front of own needs to gain results
• Have common sense, resilience and a good sense of humour
• Be willing to accept a challenge and try something different
• Be able to receive guidance and constructive comments, and try new ways of working if necessary
• Good organisational skills
Details
- DBS check required
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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1-2 hours a week, flexible days/times
The Wellbeing Mentoring scheme works with young people across Surrey. You will be matched with a mentee in your local area with a maximum of 30 minutes travel (Mileage/travel expenses paid).
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Runnymede
Spelthorne
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Support North Surrey website to express your interest.
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