At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions to empower children and support their emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives.
- Benefits: Gain valuable training, a Certificate of Excellence, and enhance your CV with practical experience.
- Other info: Flexible hours, social meet-ups, and ongoing support from the Programme Manager.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your own skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others and a commitment to supporting children's growth.
Overview
As a mentor, you will be trained to deliver weekly 1:1 sessions for the duration of 12 months.
You will help build confidence, resilience, and support mentees in managing feelings through engaging activities.
Whether you are playing games or discussing goals, you will contribute to a child’s positive future.
TKN's mentoring programme supports a long-term increase in wellbeing, emotional literacy and sustained agency that children continue to draw on beyond the programme.
- Role and Responsibilities
- Deliver weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions for 12 months.
- Build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing in mentees.
- Engage mentees through a series of activities, discussions, and experiences to support positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Programme Manager for guidance, support, and feedback throughout the year.
- Complete session reports on time and attend required training and safeguarding briefings.
- Follow programme policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding requirements.
- Programme Details
- Mentoring happens across London with programmes in Brent, Redbridge, Southwark, Lambeth, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Greenwich.
- You will be matched with a child in your local area; mentoring sessions occur in public settings (e. g., park, cinema, cafe).
- Working hours: 1–3 hours per week for 1 year; flexible between weekday evenings and weekends.
- What’s in it for you
- Training, Support & Certificate: All volunteers attend 1 day of training, including safeguarding and mentoring skills.
Up to 30 hours of additional training and development are available.
- Certification: Upon completion, mentors receive a Badge of Excellence Certificate in Child-led Mentoring.
- Professional development: Mentoring provides transferable skills such as project planning, teamwork, communication, professionalism, and experience working with children aged 8–11.
- Support: You will have a direct contact at the organisation—the Programme Manager—for guidance throughout the year.
- CV benefits: Volunteering with us can enhance your CV and demonstrate practical experience.
- Socials: Mentor meet-ups and group sessions to connect with other mentors and participate in activities.
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We think you need these skills to ace Volunteer Children's Mentor: Develop Your Skills and Make a Difference in City of Westminster
Mentoring Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Confidence Building
Resilience Training
Activity Planning
Communication Skills
Teamwork
