Volunteer Children’s Mentor
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Become a Volunteer Children’s Mentor and give back to your community today!
Looking to share your learned and lived experiences, give back to your community, or find a meaningful way to use your time? [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] offers a unique opportunity to give your time to make a real difference. In 1:1 weekly sessions centred around building connections and having fun, you can bring your skills, learnings and unique perspective to give back to help a Little Londoner when they need it most. Whether you're playing games or discussing goals, mentoring can provide a consistent and stable space for a child going through a transitional period in their lives. Mentoring happens all across London. You will be matched with a child in your local area and mentoring sessions will take place out in the community in a public place (e.g: the park, cinema, a cafe etc) Time commitment 1-3 hours a week for 1 year.
What difference you will make
Volunteering with [Employer hidden] has a powerful, lasting impact, not just on the children, but on volunteers too. By giving just a few hours a week, mentors help children build confidence, trust, and emotional resilience during a crucial stage of growing up.
Many volunteers say the experience has changed their own perspective, improving their empathy, communication, and sense of connection to their community. Together, these one-to-one relationships create a ripple effect: stronger children, stronger communities, and a city where everyone has a place they belong.
What additional skills or experience you should have
No experience needed!
What training we will provide for you
Training, Support & Certificate:
- All volunteers will attend 1 day of training, including safeguarding, understanding what mentoring is and skills to bring to the role.
- We also offer additional training throughout the year, with up to 30 hours of free training and development available.
- Upon completion of the mentoring programme, Mentors will receive a Badge of Excellence Certificate in Child-led Mentoring.
- Mentors will have a direct contact at the organisation, their Programme Manager (PM). PM's provide support, encouragement and advice throughout the whole year of your mentoring.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
What’s in it for you
Join our community of mentors!
- We hold mentor meet-ups, providing an opportunity for you to meet, socialise, and share experiences with our diverse community of mentors.
- We run frequent group mentoring sessions where you can connect with other pairs while enjoying a fun and free activity. Previous sessions have included football games, theatre visits, trips to the zoo, art workshops, and kite making and flying.
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.