Providing 1:1 support for 16 years to 70 plus with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. A mentor will establish a positive, trusting mentoring relationship. Help in building up the mentees
self-esteem and confidence. Provide support, motivation and encouragement to
enable the mentee to achieve their potential. Mentors will meet with their
mentees regularly, outside of the home e.g. going for a walk or to a café’. Mentors
will be matched with mentees based on location, interests and experience.
What skills do I need?
Be
able to build trust with a mentee
Have
excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
Be
honest, respectful and sensitive
Have
the ability to motivate and enthuse
Have
the ability to empathise
Be
able to work on their own initiative to build the mentoring relationship
at the same time as being aware of their own limits and accessing help
when required
Training provided Must attend 3/4 hour training sessions and complete online child protection training
Volunteer policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Slot
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Afternoon
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Evening
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Availability Details
training day coming soon plus volunteer events to attend!
Our training is on the 10th and 17th of October at The Lighthouse in Woking (10am-2pm). If interested, please email charlotte.mccormack@surreycaretrust.org.uk
