Young Person's Mentor

• Aberlour Child Care Trust (Moray)

• VO99822

Loneliness and isolation are huge issues for many young people in Moray right now. As a volunteer mentor you would be matched with a young person who you would spend regular time on a 1:1 basis, building a trusting relationship. You'll take part in activities that is of interest to your young person, such as cooking, sports, and crafts and introduce them to new activities to help them learn new skills and develop new interests. Mentors can range from age 18 and over and don’t have to have previous experience working with young people. As a mentor, you'll assist young people in solving problems and making informed choices. Mentors are well supported too, and you'll be given a full induction and role specific training as well as also any ongoing training opportunities.

Volunteers must be one year clean of any problematic drug/ alcohol misuse.

Experience required:

• Have a non-judgemental approach to people and have empathy


• Demonstrate commitment and be reliable with good time management


• Can work alone and as part of a team - Be enthusiastic, flexible and reliable


• Approachable, patient and understanding


• Honest and trustworthy


• To have a good value base, be open minded and level headed


• To be able to encourage young people and help to build self-esteem and confidence


• A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
  Travel details: Moray
  Minimum age: 18

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Minimum age: 18
Volunteers must be one year clean of any problematic drug/ alcohol misuse.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Moray.

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