You will be matched up with a neurodivergent young person, aged 16-25 and will provide 1:1 support to help improve their employability skills and improve their confidence. The end goal is to support the young people into employment. The support you may provide will differ depending on the young person but may include supporting with:
- CV writing
- Job applications
- Identifying career pathways and goals
- Work experience
- Reducing barriers to employment
- Access to qualifications and training
This role is community-based.
Skills
This role requires volunteers with good communication skills, who are able to build positive relationships with young people aged 16-25 years old.
- You need to be positive and confident, with the ability to support a young person in a community setting to make progress towards improving their employability skills
- Reliability and commitment is very important
- You do not need any specific qualifications
Details
- Accessibility
Children North East are an equal opportunities employer and make provisions for disability access. - Age restrictions
18+ years old - DBS check required
Enhanced DBS check will be completed by Children North East, - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Yes, volunteers are recompensed for all expenses, including travel and activities - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Yes- you will have a supervision every 6 weeks. In additional, there will always be back up cover when you are out with a young person. - Training provided
Children North East provides access to additional training opportunities. - Volunteer induction
Volunteers must complete a 2 day training course- you will get a AIM Developing Mentoring Skills Level 2. All volunteers must complete safeguarding level 1 online. - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 20/05/2024
End Date: 02/06/2025
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| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
Mentor relationships last up to 6 months. Weekly sessions for the first 6-8 sessions and then as agreed between both parties.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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