Call out for volunteers - care leaver mentoring scheme
Southwark Care Leavers need your help! They are looking for people who live or work in Southwark to volunteer their time as a mentor for young people.
What is a mentor?
A mentor is a person who will help the young person achieve their goals on a 1:1 basis. They will support and encourage, and in time help the young person become more confident. They will help discover new opportunities e.g. go to the gym, find a job, go to university.
You will be interviewed and DBS checked, and there will be training and spervision available throughout in order to make sure that you are best prepared for this role.
What kind of things would you do together?
Talk about goals for the future and how to can reach them
Help with CV writing
Looking for work experience or universities on the internet
Going to the Job Centre together
Thinking about finances and practical support e.g. filling out benefits forms
Try new things together e.g. going to a museum in central London
What is the time commitment?
Ideally meet up with the young person every two weeks for at least one hour, this would last for six to twelve weeks. In between, you cn keep in touch via telephone, email or text if you wish.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Sharon to discuss:
Leaving Care Service, 7 Talfourd Place, Peckham, SE15 5NW
Phone: 020 7525 7077
Email: Sharon.espinoza@southwark.gov.uk
www.southwarkcareleavers.co.uk