Our mentoring roles involve providing one-to-one support to young people who may have experienced domestic abuse or other challenges within their family.
Each young person is supported by a Youth Development Worker, alongside a volunteer mentor who provides consistent, weekly one-to-one support. Mentors offer a listening ear, positive encouragement and guidance, while acting as a positive role model and helping the young person build confidence and develop new skills.
Mentors will be matched with one young person and meet with them once a week, usually out in the community. The aim is to build a trusting and supportive relationship, help the young person feel heard and valued, and provide them with positive experiences and opportunities to thrive.
Key information
- Start Date: 24th August 2026
- End Date: 28th January 2027
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, Friday PM
- Tasks: Our volunteer mentors are expected to:
Meet with their allocated young person once a week for approximately one hour.
Provide emotional support and a safe, non-judgemental space for the young person to talk and be listened to.
Offer appropriate advice, guidance and encouragement to help the young person develop confidence and make positive choices.
Act as a positive role model and build a trusting, supportive relationship.
Help the young person explore opportunities and activities within their local community.
Encourage and support the young person to access local groups, clubs, activities and services that may benefit them.
Support the young person to develop their interests, confidence, independence and connections within their community. - Training: We provide two days of free training to all volunteer mentors before they begin their role. The training covers key areas including safeguarding, trauma and its impact on young people, understanding the mentor role and responsibilities, and how to build safe, positive and supportive relationships with young people.
- Requirements: Own vehicle required, Driving license
- Interests: Children, Community, Domestic violence, Education, Families, Mental Health, Young people
- Activities: Befriending, Mentoring, Support Work, Youth work
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes
Meet with their allocated young person once a week for approximately one hour.
Provide emotional support and a safe, non-judgemental space for the young person to talk and be listened to.
Offer appropriate advice, guidance and encouragement to help the young person develop confidence and make positive choices.
Act as a positive role model and build a trusting, supportive relationship.
Help the young person explore opportunities and activities within their local community.
Encourage and support the young person to access local groups, clubs, activities and services that may benefit them.
Support the young person to develop their interests, confidence, independence and connections within their community.