Mentor

Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)
VO38581

TCA Youth Mentoring Service provides a mentoring support to vulnerable young people living within the boundaries of Dundee City. The target group are those young people who are affected by someone else's (parents, siblings, grandparents etc) substance use. The service recruits, trains, supports and supervises volunteer mentors who are then matched with individual young people. Mentoring matches are closely monitored and reviewed to ensure they remain purposeful. You must be able to commit 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year. Volunteers will be supported by the Mentoring Coordinator and full training will be provided. Having your own transport would be beneficial but is not necessary.

Experience required

Non judgemental, reliable, ability to work as part of a team, empathic attitude, flexible, sense of humour, honest, understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and to the work of TCA, understanding of child protection issues.

Travel details

Within Dundee.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses paid at rate of 45p per mile.

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Training details

Training consists of 5 core sessions covering legal frameworks, children's rights,methods of helping/engaging with young people, child protection, role of the volunteer mentor. Support offered through monthly group as well as individual meetings.

Taster available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Frequency & commitment

Varies to suit volunteer but approx 2-4 hours per week and would expect a minimum commitment of 1 year after training.Weekdays

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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