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Mentor (Supporting neurodiverse children, young people and their families, Bridgend)
We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people and adults, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals.
Remote, Onsite, Hybrid
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Commitment
Weekdays
Format
Remote, Onsite, Hybrid
Eligibility
Age 18-100
Your Role in Creating Change
Could you help them build positive relationships and access resources, groups and activities, and to support them to face their challenges? Are you great at listening to children and young people in a non-judgemental way?
What you will be doing
- Working with children, young people or families on an individual basis, to help them achieve the desired outcomes of their plan.
- Building positive relationships with children and young people by meeting with them regularly on a one-to-one basis.
- Encouraging children and young people to access resources, groups and activities within their local community, such as after school activities, youth groups, and sports clubs.
- Accompanying children and young people to attend meetings or attending on their behalf.
- Supporting children to have their voices heard on decisions that affect them.
- Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
- Participating fully in training and supervision.
- Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours
The skills you need
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
- Approachable and welcoming.
- The ability to empathise with children, who may be facing difficult times in their lives.
- Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing young people (e.g. Disadvantage, poverty, disabilities, health conditions including mental health).
- Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
What's in it for you
- Full induction and training.
- Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
- Regular supervision and support.
- Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
- Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing.
- Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity.
Here is the link to the application: Mentor (Supporting neurodiverse children, young people and their families, Bridgend) | Barnardo's Volunteering (barnardos.org.uk)
About Barnardo's
Working with children and young people to be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful.
Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children
We believe in the abused, the most vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.
We do this because we believe that every child deserves the best start in life and the chance to fulfil their potential.
We use the knowledge gained from our direct work with children to campaign for better childcare policy and to champion the rights of every child.
With the right help, committed support and a little belief, even the most vulnerable children can turn their lives around. Barnardo’s is regulated by the Charity Commission. Being a registered charity means that we must always be accountable and transparent.
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Where You'll Be
Barnardo's Atebion Service
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You will be helping online.
What to Expect After Applying
We look forward to receiving your application
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