Aberlour Young Person's Mentor - Intandem

• Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity

• VO101754

Are you a positive role model who could give support to a child or young person in Renfrewshire
or Inverclyde? Do you have an enthusiastic approach and an ability to connect with children and
young people on a 1-1 basis? We are looking for volunteer mentors to support vulnerable
children and young people aged 8-14 years old, who are Looked After at Home.

What will I be doing?

• Direct one-to-one mentoring with a child or young person within Renfrewshire or
  Inverclyde.


• Providing support for children/young people to access social opportunities and take part
  in fun activities within their local area


• Working alongside a child or young person to set personal goals and motivate and
  encourage them to take part and make choices in their lives


• Listening to a child/young person by valuing and respecting their feelings, views and
  opinions


• Where required taking an active part in reviews and evaluations.

Experience required

• A knowledge of some of the issues affecting children and young people


• Ability to encourage and motivate young people to participate in activities


• Ability to work well with children and young people in a supportive way


• Good listening, oral, & written communication skills


• Ability to relate to children and young people and to be able to see things from their
  point of view


• Experience of building confidence and self esteem


• Good coping skills and the ability to deal with their own emotions.

Travel expenses

All out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed including activities and travel costs.

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Support

Training details

• Full induction training


• Child protection training


• Role specific training for looked after children at home

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

- Each visit lasts for approximately 2-4 hours. - Visits will be weekly/fortnightly depending on the needs of the child/young person. - Minimum commitment of 12 months is required, plus one hour every 6 weeks for supervision. - Minimum Age 18. - Subject to full PVG check, references, and interview.

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

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Inverclyde and Renfrewshire.

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