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Volunteer Mentor for Young Refugees
Could You Help a Young Refugee Find Their Path? Are you passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers as they begin their journey into the UK workforce? Become a Volunteer Mentor with Breadwinners!
Remote, Onsite, Hybrid
Weekends, Flexible
Posted 7 months ago
About this Opportunity
As a volunteer mentor, you'll be paired with a young person in one of our two core programmes:
- * Risers Programme (2 months): For young asylum seekers aged 16-24 who are awaiting refugee status.
- * Breadwinners Programme (6 months): For refugees with the right to work in the UK, helping them gain vital skills and experience.
Most mentors will work with our Risers, as this program is more fast-paced, but opportunities exist to mentor our Breadwinners too.
Your role? Help your mentee gain hands-on work experience at one of our weekend market stalls and lead weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions. These sessions are designed to develop employability skills, explore future goals, and foster social connections. Many of our mentors build lasting relationships with their mentees even after the program ends.
Time Commitment:
- * Market Shifts: 2 hours per weekend (Saturday or Sunday).
- * 1:1 Mentoring: 1 hour per week, in person or online, to support career development.
- * Ongoing Support: Stay in touch via text or calls during the week to help with logistics and provide encouragement.
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About the Organisation
Breadwinners
Fresh bread, fresh start
We are a registered charity and social enterprise that empowers young refugees to achieve their extraordinary potential and improve their well-being through providing employment, training and mentoring by selling baked goods on markets across London and Brighton, as well as through our Wholesale service!
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