Volunteer Mentor
Carers in Hertfordshire
As a Volunteer Mentor you will carry out the role in your local area, and will be expected to give 2 hours a week for up to 6 months. You will be matched with mentees by Carers in Hertfordshire. you will meet up for an hour over a cup of coffee in a public place or speak to them on the phone.
Carers in Hertfordshire run a Volunteer Mentor scheme across the county. Volunteer mentors support unpaid family and friend carers. We have been offering this service to carers since 2012 and currently have over 50 mentors in the scheme and are recruiting more. the aim of the scheme is to support carers by helping them feel less isolated, have more social contact, increase their confidence and knowledge about available support. As a Volunteer Mentor you will carry out the role in your local area, and will be expected to give 2 hours a week for up to 6 months. You will be matched with mentees by Carers in Hertfordshire. you will meet up for an hour over a cup of coffee in a public place or speak to them on the phone. You will provide a listening ear, and enable your mentee to discuss options and set themselves realistic goals.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Conservation, Communication
2 years caring experience or work in a related area. an interest in meeting other carers and helping them. Being able to listen without judging and offer emotional support Enable mentees to review their options and choices
Support from the office during opening hours and out of hours on Wednesday evenings. Transferable skills that employers will like. A rewarding experience which will help you to benefit carers An improved sense of well being a sense of achievement through the reduction of anxiety and stress of others. Training Out of pocket expenses.
2 hours a week for us to 6 months
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You will volunteer in your own local area.
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