Children and young people's wellbeing mentor volunteer

Core tasks

• Meet weekly with a child or young person, usually in person (initial online meetings could be online depending on the needs of the person)
• Actively listen to the child or young person
• Support the child or young person to put together and carry out a personalised Wellbeing Action Plan
• Prepare for ongoing sessions to check in on how things are going
• Provide ongoing support until the sessions are completed (we anticipate each child or young person receiving up to 6 sessions as part of this programme)

Person specification

• The volunteer needs to have, warmth, sensitivity, understanding, patience and a sense of humour, with a mature flexible outlook and enough time to volunteer regularly.
• To be able to give at least six months’ commitment.
• No specific experience is necessary as training will be given
• Must be aged over 18

Support offered

• Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their roles
• Ongoing training is provided by the coordinator
• Support/supervision sessions provided
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Public liability insurance cover

Any other information

• Volunteers are required to complete an application form
• Provide details of two referees (who are not related and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years)
• Complete a DBS check
• Attend any training required