Mentoring
Mentor volunteers support individuals on a one to one basis. Together they work towards achieving realistic goals while developing new skills to build confidence and independence along the way.
We offer mentoring support to clients from 6 weeks to 6 months. Whether you have a small amount of time or are after a longer involved role, we are flexible to find something that suits you.
One mentor said:
I wanted to take the opportunity to support someone on a one to one basis, where I could not only build that person’s goals and confidence, but also my own and challenge myself.
Lived experience? Try peer mentoring
Peer mentors are people who have experience of the issues facing clients – across homelessness, mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems, offending histories and other life issues, and experience of using services. If this is you, and you now feel you are in a place to support others, we’d love to hear from you.
All peer mentor relationships are unique and can act as role models or a sounding board for people who are experiencing difficult times in their lives. It can be invaluable for our clients to speak to someone who has experienced what they are now going through and help them get involved in new activities or simply to talk things through.
Like mentors, peer mentors are matched with clients and work with them on a one to one basis. Together you will work towards achieving realistic goals while developing new skills to build confidence and independence along the way.
How to apply
Take a look at our current opportunities here.
To discuss volunteering please email Volunteer Services at volunteering@second-step.co.uk
