Kids Network - Volunteer Mentor
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The Kids Network is a charity supporting children, aged 8-11, well-being and increase of belonging at a crucial age in their development. The organisation works with different boroughs across London matching a local young professional with a child in their community for one-to-one mentoring as children can feel stressed, depressed, anxious, or angry as a result of exam pressure, bullying, and social media addiction.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will provide guidance, social and emotional support to children before they transition into secondary school. As a Volunteer Mentor, you will enhance your communication, active listening, problem-solving, and leadership skills, developing your emotional intelligence.
Typical duties include:
- Engaging weekly with the mentee through one-to-one sessions
- Establishing a trusting and positive relationship with the mentee based on mutual respect
- Offering guidance and advice on decision-making, problem-solving, and goal attainment
- Actively listening to the mentee's thoughts, concerns, and challenges
Please note, the Brunel Volunteers team would like you to commit to a minimum of 2-3 months.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript