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Unfold - Empowerment through Mentoring
Unfold are reaching communities who face the most exclusion, this is because, although we are open to everyone, 85% of the families we support are single headed households led by a woman, 98% of our service users are from racialised groups, and 60% of our referrals come from other supporting services. Unfold have also expanded and adapted our services to support Asylum Seekers and young people in…
Description

We support communities in Westminster and the neighbouring boroughs, working closely with young people-to achieve their goals with the support of a mentor. In mentoring programme for young people, we work with skilled, dedicated and trained volunteer mentors who provide regular sustained support for three to six months in a goal-focused programme tailored for the needs of young people aged 10 – 25. 

Our mentoring programme is based in positive psychology, supporting good mental health and wellbeing. Young people determine the focus of their mentoring, and support might include developing healthy family and social relationships, enhancing wellness, access to education and career development and building important life skills. Our mentors and the experiences they offer inspire positive change as they nurture trusting and supportive relationships.

Duties
  • Mentors help young people identify and achieve goals that matter to them  
  • Boosting confidence and wellbeing: based in positive psychology, our mentoring is designed to help people develop a growth mind-set, setting them up for success  
  • Mentors help people connect to one more group, service or activity that meets needs, for lasting change. Signpost/ refer young people to other youth organisations  
  • Helping young people to build important soft skills  
  • Helping young people to develop healthy family and social relationships, enhancing wellness, access to education and career development 
  • offer a listening ear
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Volunteers will be working with a young person between the age of 18-25 who lives, studies or works in Westminster and surrounding boroughs

Volunteers will be provided training by members of our organisation and encouraged to attend regular group supervision meetings.
Training
We offer volunteers bespoke and comprehensive training to ensure they’re prepared for their role, with ongoing support and structured supervisions, as well as a range of tailored resources.

Training includes
- Online theoretical training – 2 hours (in your own time, whenever it suits you)

- In person practical training – 3,5hours

Volunteers will be expected to complete all training sessions and attend regular supervisions to ensure safe practice.

Time commitment

We need volunteers to commit to at one 1 hour long weekly session for at least 3-6 months. This is to ensure that support is continued and persistent.
Application deadline

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.