Volunteer Befriender and Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate community as a Volunteer Befriender and Mentor, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care. This role offers a unique opportunity to support young people while receiving full training and flexible hours. As a volunteer, you will help build relationships and create enjoyable experiences, making a positive difference in their lives. If you have a passion for helping others and can commit to a minimum of 12 months, this is a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the community and support those in need.

Benefits

Volunteer travel expenses covered

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Activity costs covered

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are necessary, as full training is provided.
• Anyone over 18 with a passion for working with children can become a volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Build a relationship with a young person and take them out for activities.
• Commit to a minimum of 12 months to support children in care.

Job description

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Volunteer Befriender and Mentor, Birmingham

Client: Birmingham Children’s Trust

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3d96b26d51b7

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Volunteer Befriender and Mentor

Employer: Birmingham Children's Trust

Salary: None - Voluntary

Location: Community Based within and outside of Birmingham

Contract: Voluntary

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 27/10/2024 at 23:59

Reference: BCT/24/291580

We have exciting volunteer opportunities for individuals who want to make a difference to children in care and care leavers through our new Befriending and Mentoring programme.

Anyone over 18 with a passion for working with children and young people can become a volunteer. No formal qualifications are necessary, as full training is provided.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 12 months, during which you will build a relationship, take a young person out, and have fun. Volunteer travel expenses and activity costs are covered. The schedule is flexible, based on your and the young person's availability.

If interested, please click the link below to apply or for more information, you can email us at [emailprotected].