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Job Description
About the Role
Become a Volunteer Mentor and play an important role in a young person’s life.
We are looking for Volunteer Mentors (18+) who have a kind and empathetic nature and want to make a positive difference in the life of a young person. We support a range of young people aged 8-14, from care experience across Glasgow and North Lanarkshire.
Partnering with intandem and funded by The Scottish Government, we provide a mentoring programme which enables young people time away from home where they can learn new skills, gain confidence, and talk to a trusted adult.
As a volunteer mentor you will be fully trained by our team, who will get to know your passions and interests before matching you to one of the young people. Our volunteer mentors are expected to dedicate 2 hours a week (or a longer session bi‑weekly) with their young person, taking part in activities; whether it’s going for a walk, playing mini‑golf or a trip to the cinema – the opti...