Volunteer Mentor

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE

We support young people from 11 - 24, with a wide range of needs primarily those below. All our young people are experiencing at least one of these needs, however most experience multiple needs which

compounds the level of risk they face.

• At Risk of / Involved in Offending Behaviour
• Care Experienced
• At Risk of / Experiencing Exploitation
• Mental Health

WHY MENTOR WITH CAUDWELL YOUTH?

• Make a difference to a young persons life
• A CV and career booster
• Help your local community
• Good for your own mental wellbeing
• Learn new skills
• Connect with other likeminded people

Volunteer Mentoring

Many of our young people are overwhelmed by the number of professionals involved in their life.

Volunteer mentors are a voice of reason there by choice not professional caseload.

Volunteer mentors work with Caudwell Youth as a means of using their diverse skills and life experience to have a positive impact on a young persons life.

How it works

• Mentoring with us means working with one young person for 1-2 hours a week.

• A combination of support through messaging/ calling and meeting up in the community.

• Support your young person in making positive life choices and in identifying and taking the next steps in

their life.

• Keep us up to date with your young person via our online app.

What we provide

• Training to work with young people.

• Regular support and guidance from your Youth Support Coordinator.

• Travel expenses are covered along with £12 a week for volunteers and their young person

to use during mentoring sessions.

• A safeguarding lead will always be on hand to support you and your young person in case of

emergencies. 

Mentors must be 18 years and over

WHAT VOLUNTEERS NEED

😇 Disclosure and Barring Service - Caudwell Youth pay for a DBS check

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE TO VOLUNTEERS

💸 Reimbursement of costs

🤝 Extra support