Changing Futures helps to give young people the support they need to thrive, through mentoring that make a difference to their lives.
* Committed role of around 3-6 months, but sometimes longer.
* Based out and about in the community.
* Just be a friend – and help change their future!
This opportunity is for an Individual
This opportunity is based in Various Locations in Teesside
Changing Futures are a registered charity that helps to give children and young people the support they need to thrive, through attending to the key relationships that make a difference to their lives.
On this volunteer pathway you will have a positive impact over a shorter period – around 3-6 months, but sometimes longer. You will mentor a child or young person to support them in leaving care, this can be to prepare them for the future transition with general life skills, or to support them as that time in their life approaches. As well as meeting 1-2-1, you’ll also get the chance to hang out with other volunteers and young people in exciting group activities. The meet-ups will all take place in Hartlepool, though our volunteers can come from surrounding areas. You will receive full training and support throughout, including help with goal-setting – and all activities are funded through the scheme.
WHAT IS A MENTOR’S MISSION?
Just be a friend – and help change their future!
As a mentor you get to be a friend to a young person, meeting them for trips out and doing fun activities together that will help them develop the skills they need for getting on with life.
A walk on the beach = learning how to slow life down when it gets too much
A visit to a beauty salon = developing social skills and building self esteem
A trip to the football = showing a sense of belonging and community
On this volunteer pathway you will have a positive impact over a shorter period – around 3-6 months, but sometimes longer. You will mentor a child or young person to support them in leaving care, this can be to prepare them for the future transition with general life skills, or to support them as that time in their life approaches. As well as meeting 1-2-1, you’ll also get the chance to hang out with other volunteers and young people in exciting group activities. The meet-ups will all take place in Hartlepool, though our volunteers can come from surrounding areas. You will receive full training and support throughout, including help with goal-setting – and all activities are funded through the scheme.