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Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors from the Sandwell area to provide one to one support to children and young people in schools. Mentor Link are keen to hear from people in business and the community, who would be interested in becoming a Volunteer Mentor to support a young person to achieve their full potential. The mentors are specially trained to listen to and support young people and aim to improve their self- esteem and engagement in learning. The charity has an excellent track record of success in achieving positive outcomes with children and young people. If you like a challenge and want to give something back, to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people then we would like to hear from you. As one year 9 girl wrote to her mentor , “I am glad I met you as you have allowed me to be who I am today and without you who knows where I would be right now. Role description • Meet your mentee at school on a weekly basis, during term time only. • Provide a listening ear, support and encouragement to your mentee. • Ensure that you are both clear about the boundaries of the mentoring relationship and operate within those boundaries at all times. • Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, but that the limits of that confidentiality are understood • Take responsibility for developing the mentoring relationship, ensuring that mentoring goals remain the key focus of the mentoring sessions. • Seek out any additional information which you think your mentee would find helpful, eg. information on courses or careers. • Be vigilant about potential safeguarding issues and immediately refer any disclosures/concerns to the designated person at the school and your Mentor Link contact. • Communicate any other needs or concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Let the school and Mentor Link know if you cannot attend an appointment or if you foresee any reason why you will be unavailable for a period of time. • Attend compulsory Induction and Safeguarding Training within the allotted timescale (this will take place on a weekday between 9.30am and 3.45pm) and any other training offered as you feel meets your needs/interests. • Follow the Mentor Link policies and procedures when carrying out your role. • Ensure that there is a positive ending to the relationship, for the mentee and yourself.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01299 822336
If you love where you live and would like to help keep it looking clean and tidy then this campaign is for you. Litter Watch encourages residents of Sandwell to take pride in where they live and pledge to keep it litter free. We all need to do our bit for the environment and what a great place to start - your own street! The area you choose to litter pick can be as small or as large as you like. We will supply litter picking equipment, bags and other helpful stuff.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 01215576970