Community Support Mentor Volunteer

Volunteering to support women to avoid further involvement in the Criminal Justice System and build better lives. 

Under the direction of a caseworker, the volunteer aged 18+ will provide additional support to an allocated client with an aim to overall increase their self-esteem and confidence to access services. This includes providing advice, guidance and feedback whilst sharing the client's experiences acting as a sounding board for their ideas and plans.

The volunteer will help with identifying goals and objectives along with supporting the client to work towards these.  There will be a need to be able to respond to the specific needs of a client using own initiative to identify and access relevant resources.

Confidentiality is an important aspect of this role.

The volunteering is home-based using the telephone and/or on-line platform if appropriate for both parties.  Once COVID 19 regulations have been lifted and it is safe to do so face to face meetings could become an option.

Time commitment: A suggested time commitment is once per week or fortnight to suit both parties.
Expenses reimbursed: Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Selection procedures: An informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references, and a disclosure and barring (DBS) check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact using the form below.