Male mentors needed for children in Camden, Brent & Islington

What You'll Do: 

The Kids Network is looking for committed, fun and passionate volunteers to make a difference to the children of London. Our structured mentoring programme for children aged 8 -11 years old supports their social and emotional development before they transition into secondary school

 

As a mentor, you will hold weekly one on one sessions of 1 -3 hours. You will help to build confidence, resilience and help your mentee to manage feelings through a series of fun and positive experiences and activities.

 

The weekly sessions can be flexible between weekdays and weekends.

 

You will also get to meet fellow mentors through our peer network!.

 

 

Why You'll Love It: 
  • Help build resilience and confidence in a child in your local community.
  • Learn from and share knowledge with fellow mentors with our amazing peer network.
  • Help a child as they transition from primary to secondary school.
  • Help build a more connected local community.
What You'll Learn: 

We guarentee you'll learn at least as much as your mentee over this amazing year. You'll learn new ways to communicate and overcome obstacles, find sources of ingenuity and resilience you never knew you had, all while having a great time discovering London through the eyes of a child.

What We're Looking For: 

Fun, committed male volunteers who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives across the city.

Summary
Volunteering
Mentor
Families
Mental Health
Widening participation
Young People
London
United Kingdom
52 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Coaching
Interpersonal / Confidence
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Education
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Requirements: 
Over 18 years old

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