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Why Not? Trust
- VO101606
Are you a parent in Scotland? Do you remember what it was like becoming a first time parent?
The Why Not Trust are looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to soon to be or new care-experienced parents. We know it take a village to raise a child, but not everyone has the same support networks around them. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established.
What does a Peer Mentor do?
• Chat with your mentee on a regular basis, roughly 4 hours per month
• Encourage, empower and champion your mentee
• Provide gentle guidance in relation to parenting
• Engage with your mentee in a non judgemental, caring and supportive way
Some of the many benefits our volunteers can expect:
• Become part of a supportive and welcoming community
• Get matched with a fellow parent you have something in common with
• Meetings that fit your schedule – online or in person
• Receive accredited mentor training
• Get paid for your travel expenses and other expenses
• Improve your own confidence as well as your mentees
• Develop your communication and listening skills
The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you would like to become a Peer Mentor or would like more information, please email our Peer Mentor Lead, Ashleigh at ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org or call on 07850725799.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Experience required
No qualifications or expertise required. Full training provided.
Travel details
Flexible to suit both mentor and mentee, either online communication or in person.
Support
Training details
Virtual or in person Introduction to Mentoring Training - accredited via the Scottish Mentoring Network
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
Flexible to suit both mentor and mentee, ideally 4 hours per month.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Become a Peer Mentor for Parents with Why Not? Trust
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Ashleigh Donaldson, Why Not? Trust
Ashleigh Donaldson, Why Not? Trust
Email address: ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Pauline Bowers
Email address: volunteer@edva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Become a Peer Mentor for Parents with Why Not? Trust.
Why Not? Trust has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101606.