voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Peer Mentor Volunteer Opportunity No. VO71158 - Created/last updated: 13/09/2024 | ![]() Opportunity |
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | There is a mandatory 6 hour course on 'The Role of a Mentor' and Child Protection training , then a personal development training programme will be set up to support the ongoing needs of the individual Mentor, such as First Aid Training, Signalong, Food Hygiene, Wheelchair Support, Emergency Evacuation, Fire Safety, Disability and Epilepsy Awareness, plus many others. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Public transport rates or mileage at 45p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers must have an openness to people with disabilities, non-judgemental attitude, a willingness to help others strive to fulfil their own potential and dreams and an ability to recognise each individual's talents and strengths. Peer Mentors also need to be reliable and have the availability to commit to training and other personal development opportunities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | To become a Peer Mentor, volunteers must be aged 16 years of age or over. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: If you sign up to volunteer, you will be invited along to a session ahead of completing an application. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Fairway Fife's premises are at Unit 23, Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue, but the opportunity also takes place out and about at various venues in Fife. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |