Mentor (Supporting Young People with Autism And/or - Manchester, United Kingdom - Barnardo's

Barnardo's

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children.

Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children - no matter who they are or what they have been through.

Our volunteers help make this happen.- Tasks: 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 onetoone 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 Basis and Values
Skills:

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
Benefits:

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 selfconfidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children's charity.