Could you make a lasting difference in a young person's life? Join Volunteering Fife for this free online information session to find out more about becoming a Grandmentor in Fife.
Grandmentors is an award-winning intergenerational mentoring programme delivered by Volunteering Matters. They recruit, train and support volunteer mentors, usually aged 50+, and match them with young people aged 16 to 26 who are care experienced, have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences, or are facing significant life challenges.
As a Grandmentor, you'll provide regular one-to-one support, encouragement and guidance, helping a young person build confidence, develop life skills and work towards goals that matter to them.
During this one-hour session you'll learn:
- What Grandmentors is
- What volunteer mentors do
- The young people they support
- What's involved in becoming a mentor
- Training, ongoing support and expenses
- Time commitment
- Questions and discussion
No previous mentoring experience is needed. They're looking for people with good communication skills, patience, reliability and a genuine desire to support young people.
Mentors usually volunteer for 2 - 3 hours each week or fortnight.
To find out more or book your free place, visit their Eventbrite page.
You can also learn more about the programme on the Volunteering Matters Grandmentors Fife webpage or e-mail [email protected]
