Job Title: Positive Placements Mentors
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: Minimum commitment 2 hours per week
Closing date: 28th February 2022
About the Position
Are you an enthusiastic person who is up for a challenge and enjoys working with young people? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We currently recruiting volunteer mentors to support vulnerable young people from across Sussex. Positive Placements Mentoring is part of the More Than a Room service offer. Volunteer mentors will work to support 16 – 25 years old, who are NEET (not in education, employment or training), on their journey towards education, employment or training and who would like extra support in achieving their goals.
Young people being referred might be at risk of homelessness, live in supported housing, experience anxiety or emotional health issues, be a young parent, take alcohol/drugs that are affecting their work life, been in trouble with the police, or left school early with few or no qualifications. You might also be supporting young people who have parental support, but need additional support. Volunteer Mentors will play a crucial role in working with a young person to identify and work towards achieving their goals, for example building confidence, improving time keeping, getting a job or accessing educational opportunities.
All sorts of people become mentors with YMCA DownsLink Group and we encourage applicants from all sections of the community. To become a volunteer mentor you don’t need to have specific formal qualifications but you will need patience, resilience, empathy and tolerance. You will also need to be able to relate well to young people and enjoy spending time in their company. A sense of humour is essential!
Please note that we will be reviewing applications regularly and the role will close once we have reached our capacity for volunteers.
Further Information
An inclusive workplace – We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, YMCA DLG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.
Accessibility –Â If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Should you require any assistance with our application process, or have any questions regarding volunteering opportunities, please email us at [email protected]
