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Opportunity Details

Quarriers North West Glasgow Carers Centre

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Our service provides unpaid Carers and their families with practical help and emotional support.

Volunteer Peer Mentor

Ongoing

A Volunteer Peer Mentor plays a vital role in supporting individuals through guidance, encouragement, and shared experiences. This position is designed for those who are passionate about helping others, fostering personal growth, and building a sense of community. Peer mentors act as role models, offering practical advice and emotional support to their mentees.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Guidance and Support:

  • Offer advice, share individual experiences, and help navigate challenges related to personal, academic, or caring role.

Foster a Positive Environment:

  • Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where mentees feel comfortable discussing their concerns and aspirations.

Encourage Personal Development:

  • Motivate mentees to set and achieve goals, develop new skills, and build confidence.

Facilitate Group Activities:

  • Organize and participate in group sessions, workshops, or events that promote learning and community engagement.

Maintain Confidentiality:

  • Respect the privacy of mentees and manage sensitive information with discretion.

Collaborate with Colleagues:

  • Work closely with Family Wellbeing Worker (Inclusion and Development) and other Mentors to ensure the program’s success and address any issues that arise.

Contact Name

Eve Smith

Benefits to self

Personal Growth: Enhance leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow mentors, mentees, and professionals. Recognition: Receive acknowledgment for your contributions.

Benefits to others

Young carers receive peer mentoring that improves emotional wellbeing, builds confidence and skills, and connects them to support services. Group activities create a sense of belonging, reduce isolation, and help young carers better balance caring responsibilities with their own lives.

Location

North West Glasgow

Training available

We offer training on Peer Mentoring, Listening Skills, Safeguarding, Adult and Child Protection

Hours per week

2

PVG required

Yes

Support and supervision details

Volunteers are expected to work under the direction of the Family Wellbeing Worker (Inclusion and Development including regular supervision and performance feedback. As well as training, volunteers will have access to support and advice from the Carers Service team and from the worker supervising.
  • TypeChildren, Education, Mental Health, Mentoring, Peer Support, Widening Access, Young People

Employability skills

  • Leadership 0
  • Professional 0
  • Personal Development 0

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