Volunteer Prison Mentor: Help Build a Crime-Free Future

BELONG: MAKING JUSTICE HAPPEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Greater London seeks dedicated volunteers for a mentoring role with individuals serving prison or community sentences. Responsibilities include building professional relationships, conducting mentorship sessions, and aiding access to education and training. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in criminology or psychology and possess experience with disadvantaged individuals. A commitment of at least one year is required, and applicants must be over 21 and pass a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Qualification in criminology, psychology or a relevant area, and/or at least one year of experience working with disadvantaged groups.
• Must be aged 21 years or over due to genuine occupational requirements.
• Prison security vetting and enhanced DBS check are required.

Responsibilities

• Build a professional relationship with individuals serving sentences.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring sessions weekly or biweekly.
• Support access to education, training, and employment.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Empathy

Criminology Knowledge

Education

Qualification in criminology, psychology or relevant area

Job description

A community-focused organization in Greater London seeks dedicated volunteers for a mentoring role with individuals serving prison or community sentences. Responsibilities include building professional relationships, conducting mentorship sessions, and aiding access to education and training. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in criminology or psychology and possess experience with disadvantaged individuals. A commitment of at least one year is required, and applicants must be over 21 and pass a DBS check.