MENTOR - Hull

Announcement: We no longer run the Hull Mentor service. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] or visit the Independent Visitors Project website.

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We are always on the lookout for new volunteers. Many young people who have found themselves involved with Hull Youth Justice Service find that they can be angry, lost, and unsure of what to do to keep themselves busy. Having someone there just for them can make all the difference. That someone could be you. 

A Mentor is an adult who meets a young person who is involved with Hull Youth Justice Service. Mentors support them, give them a positive role model in their lives and help steer them into making better choices in their lives. 

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Become a Mentor

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers from all diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference to the lives of children and young people. 

What a Mentor does

You will meet with your young person for a couple of hours once a week over an eight-week period. You will plan with them on the first visit what their individual needs are, and how you will support them.  

 This could look something like taking them to their Hull youth justice meetings or appointments with other organisations, going for a walk and a chat, looking at local clubs and sports facilities they may be interested in, helping them create a CV or applications to get into college or applying for a part-time job.  

Each young person is different, so their needs vary.  

The visits can continue after their first eight sessions if the young person would like them to.  You will then do a further eight weeks and so on until the young person no longer requires your help and support.  

As a Mentor, your responsibilities will be: 

  • Meet once a week, for eight weeks initially, with the young person 
  • Support the young person to find suitable hobbies and interests in their local area  
  • Encourage the young person to attend all their youth justice appointments and provide practical support to the young person where possible 
  • Provide brief feedback after each visit 
  • Commit to the role and provide the young person with stability 

 

What you will need 

You do not need experience working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare. Full training and support are provided. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply. All volunteers will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, provide two references, and complete the training package prior to starting as a Mentor. 

 

We will support you with: 

  • Ongoing training that will ensure you are appropriately equipped 
  • Provided support and supervision throughout 
  • Regular contact either by phone or email 
  • Pay all agreed expenses to cover the cost of travel 
  • Access to out-of-office hours support for anything urgent 
  • Review the relationship with you on a regular basis and collect feedback from the young person, their carer, and relevant professionals involved in their life 
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How to become a volunteer

If you're interested in becoming a Mentor, you can find the vacancy details (opens in a new window) on our volunteer recruitment site.  

 

To find out more about the role and how to apply you can contact Chris (Christine).  

Phone or text: 07872421690 

Email: [email protected] 

We have several young people waiting to be matched with a mentor:  

  • Jo (12) lives near Kingswood in a busy household that sometimes can be a bit chaotic. He would ideally like a male volunteer to take him out to be a positive role model, and to help him join a local football club.   
  • Mia (14) lives in West Hull and has been involved with some older young people who took advantage of her vulnerability. She would really benefit from having a Mentor, to help and guide her. 
  • Alfie (16) lives in the town centre. He would like a Mentor to help him look at some courses he could do. He is interested in car mechanics and woodwork. He is working hard to make positive changes in his life and could do with the support of a Mentor.