Volunteer Mentor Role - canal college
"Mentoring is a learning
relationship between two people. It requires a range of human
qualities such as trust, commitment and emotional engagement. It
also involves a range of skills including listening, challenging,
and supporting." (Mentoring researcher)
Purpose of role:
To create a positive relationship with young people on the canal college programme, and to act as a
suitable role model. We ask that you advise, assist, support and
motivate the young people to engage with planned activities to
develop skills and appropriate attitudes, which will assist them in
achieving and sustaining their personal goals.
A canal college mentor needs to be…
- A listener
- Understanding
- Challenging
- Sensitive
- Sharing
- A sounding board
- Able to give honest, reliable and constructive feedback
- Aware of boundaries
- Committed to supporting a young person
- Open to new experiences
You will be responsible for:
- Providing guidance and support to the young people volunteering
throughout their 14 week placement
- Supporting volunteers to be actively involved in the
volunteering activities and workshops provided
- Supporting the Project Coordinator with ensuring the health
& safety of the young people
- Encouraging completion of the different awards offered
throughout the programme
- If appropriate advise the Project Coordinator of any issues
arising to ensure that we can work together to support the group
and individuals effectively
Time commitment required:
The canal college runs over two days a week
for 14 weeks. We would require you to commit to a minimum of one
day a week over a minimum of 14 weeks to ensure consistent support
throughout each programme.
Skills needed:
No specific skills are required, but experience of working
outdoors or with young people would be beneficial.
You will have life experience and sharing these with a volunteer
can be invaluable. Your advice and support can help them recognise
life choices, think about things differently and make difficult
decisions. You can help them get on in life.
Join today
Call our canal college project co-ordinators for
an informal chat or to register your interest.
Falkirk - Monday and Tuesday - Carol - 07717 224
725 / [email protected]
Edinburgh Thursday and Friday - Danielle -
07795 645 683 / [email protected]
canal college has been funded by the
Heritage Lottery Fund, European Union Interreg IVB North West
Europe programme, Scottish Natural Heritage and Scottish
Canals.