Volunteer Mentor to ex-offenders

The Role:

As a volunteer mentor, you will support our clients with our pathways. The mentoring service is designed to help reduce reoffending.

Examples of client support could include being alongside the client to:

• Access accommodation,
• Pursue welfare benefits claims,
• Attend Probation appointments,
• Register with a GP,
• Work on IT skills as so much is now done online,
• Offer support around family matters,
• Help them to work towards education or employment
• Find a faith community to join. 

Commitment:

We are looking for volunteers who can give 1-2 hours a week for a minimum commitment of 6 to 9 months. The committed relationship between mentor and client can make such a huge difference, especially when a client knows they can trust and rely on you!

Skills and Characteristics:

• Ideally available for at least 2 hours per week when client is in the community
• Must be able to commit for a minimum of 6-9 months
• Excellent communication skills
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Committed
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and optimistic
• Caring & approachable
• Realistic
• Willing to work under guidance of volunteer co-ordinator
• But, no previous experience of working with offenders necessary.