Volunteer Mentors Wanted: Ys Girl Programme
Responsible to: Y’s Girl Programme Manager | Location: YMCABCG Temple Street, Wolverhampton and a number of outreach locations within our funded Areas within the Black Country. Working from home during current COVID-19 restrictions.
We are looking for volunteers who are eager to make a difference in their own community and make a difference in the life of a young person. The Programme will focus on engagement with girls in the 8-14 year old age group.
The mentor will regularly meet up with a young person offering a friendly ear, support and guidance and advice on making positive life choices. There will also be a need for the mentor to build a relationship with the young person’s parents/guardians, although the main focus is the young person. Full training will be given and a DBS check will be required (no cost involved).
The ability to respect the Christian Ethos of the YMCA and upholding its values is also an essential part of this role.
The applicant must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At YMCA Black Country Group, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. We look forward to receiving your application.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information and an informal chat please contact: luke.tyler@ymcabc.org.uk
For a list of all vacancies please visit www.ymcabc.org.uk/jobs
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