Right There is seeking volunteer mentors to support both adults and young people across Greater Glasgow and South Lanarkshire

Right There
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We are recruiting volunteer mentors with a kind and empathetic nature to support adults (18+) and young persons (7-18) who are being supported in our short-term housing, supported accommodation, next step housing and outreach programmes across the Greater Glasgow and South Lanarkshire areas. Our community mentoring programme encourages personal growth, social connection and sustainable integration within communities for the people we support.

As a volunteer you will be fully supported by our team of Volunteer Coordinators who will get to know your skills, passions and interests allowing you to be suitably matched with one of the adults and young persons that we support.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected]

Experience required

The ideal candidate will:
-Be kind, empathetic, approachable, and able to build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
-Communicate clearly and respectfully, adapting to different environments and situations.
-Be reliable and consistent, with a strong sense of responsibility toward their mentee.
-Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
-Be culturally aware and open-minded, with a genuine interest in supporting others.
-Have a positive, encouraging atti

Travel details

Dependent on location, as this is a remote role that requires travelling to various locations across Greater Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Travel expenses

Volunteers can claim transport costs for attending mentee-mentor meetings, and they also receive a monthly allowance to support activities that help mentees achieve their goals.

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