Voluntary Mentor

Purpose of the role is to  provide one to one / group support for young people who are experiencing a range of difficulties in their lives in the Moray area.

Tasks

• To undertake direct one to one mentoring with young people
• To facilitate and participate in group activities
• To work with young people, parents/carers and the local community in a consultative, respectful and inclusive manner
• To ensure that appropriate recording and evaluation material is maintained
• To take an active part in reviews and evaluations
• To work in partnership with relevant statutory departments and voluntary agencies.

Skills

• Understanding of good childcare practices with knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Knowledge of the factors/ issues that affect young people and their families
• Some direct experience in working with young people in a variety of settings
• Ability to relate to young people and to be able to see things from a young person’s point of view while respecting the views and beliefs of others
• Good listening, oral, written and communication skills
• Good coping skills and to be able to deal with the emotional demands of the role
• Ability to record effectively

Essential Qualities

• To have a non-judgemental approach to people and have empathy
• Demonstrate commitment and be reliable with good time management
• Can work alone and as part of a team
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and reliable
• Approachable, patient and understanding
• Honest and trustworthy
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level headed
• To be able to encourage young people and help to build self-esteem and confidence
• A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner

Volunteering times

• Days, evenings or weekends
• Each visit lasts for 2 hours
• Visits vary from weekly, fortnightly or monthly
• Minimum commitment of 6 months required

• Induction and child protection training
• Role specific training
• Expenses – all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Supervision and support from your volunteer coordinator
• Attend recognition events and volunteer socials throughout the year

Additional Information

Volunteers MUST be one year clean of any problematic drug/ alcohol misuse.

For all roles involving regulated work with children and/or protected adults, Aberlour will require the applicant to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application.  This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme.

Contact details.

Jennie Shade - Volunteer Coordinator - Aberlour Mentoring Services - Moray - [email protected]

Telephone: 01343 546214

For further information and to apply for this role please click on the following link: Aberlour Volunteering Information Pack