Mentor- supporting survivors of modern slavery

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Mentoring sessions take place regularly every 2 weeks with sessions lasting between 1-2 hours.
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Do you love to support and empower people? We are looking for compassionate champions to join our volunteer mentoring programme. Help mentees build confidence, get established in community and develop independence.

What will you be doing?

The Build mentoring programme supports survivors of modern slavery. Our programme champions people's dignity, contribution and growth through mentoring. A volunteer mentor is paired with a co mentor meeting fortnightly in the community with a mentee; being a friendly support, setting goals, exploring opportunities and life skills.

All volunteer mentors are supported and accountable to the Build Coordinators with regular check-ins and ongoing training and support available.

• Experience of working with vulnerable communities/refugees/asylum seekers, is desirable for this role


• Compassion, empathy and active listening skills


• Ability to be able to help people feel at ease and build confidence


• To help people draw out personal goals and things that are important to them


• Have a passion and desire for wanting to transform and support the lives of people


• Be sensitive to someone who has experienced trauma


• Ability to keep confidence and professional boundaries


• Reliability and good time keeping


• Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where necessary


• Experience of supporting others navigate and integrate into community


• Access to car/public transport and flexibility around location
  
  As a mentor your impact on an individual makes such a difference. Come and be a champion and help people flourish by supporting them through confidence building, engaging in their community, and goals that are meaningful to them.