Family Mentor Volunteer – learn life skills and make a difference!

About this Opportunity

Overview:

We are looking for volunteers for a project in Leicestershire, supporting families who may be feeling isolated and in need of some support. If you are looking to support and empower yourself and the local communities, learn new skills and make a difference to people’s lives, this may be for you!

Organisation:

Family Lives

Minimum hours:

2

Address:

Leicestershire, UK

Location:

Onsite

About the organisation:

Family Lives is a National Charity and know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference. Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling, If you need to talk, we’re here to listen.

Full Details:

About the service:
The Whole Family Relationship service provides families with comprehensive help and guidance that builds stronger relationships and provides strategies to overcome difficulties and challenges, together. The service will focus on 3 main areas: pre and post-natal support, schools and advice and training to support Children and Youth and families, and whole family relationships.

About the role:
You will be supporting a range of diverse families across Leicestershire through weekly visits, providing guidance and advice learnt through the Family Lives training programme, signposting to Family Lives services such as; the helpline, email and live chat support services, parenting workshops and programmes, as well as other online resources and advice.

What we offer you:
We provide full training and ongoing support
Training and development opportunities
An opportunity to gain new skills
Meeting new people and making a difference in your community
We will pay travel expenses

When and Where:

Morning Monday, Morning Tuesday, Morning Wednesday, Morning Thursday, Morning Friday, Afternoon Monday, Afternoon Tuesday, Afternoon Wednesday, Afternoon Thursday, Afternoon Friday

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

Causes / Areas of Interest:

Specific Requirements or Restrictions

No licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, a minimum of 2 hours per week.

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