Volunteer Mentors

For Big Brothers Big Sisters West Sussex

Are you a caring adult with a few hours to spare? BBBS is a relatively new charity in the UK (although well established in the USA), and we are looking for caring adult Mentors for children, who, for whatever reason, are unable to live with their birth parents.

As a Mentor, you would spend a few hours a month, over a period of a year or more, with a child that is suitably matched. You will spend time together doing simple things, such as riding a bike or picking up conkers.

This type of Mentoring programme has been shown to increase wellbeing, confidence and outcomes for the child.

Welcome Pack available on request, which gives full details of this wonderful programme.

Skills

You need to have patience and kindness, and a willingness to walk alongside a young person.

We welcome adult Mentors of all ages and from all walks of life, and we provide full training and support throughout your journey together.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters West Sussex

We match caring Adult Mentors with children in West Sussex who are under Kinship care (West Sussex Social work team). Mentors spend time with their "little" doing fun things. We ask for a years committment. This is a Relational, Trauma Informed programme, which has been shown to produce better life outcomes for the child in terms of healthy relationships, and increased confidence and wellbeing.

Interests

Children

Activities

Supporting People and Befriending

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Enhanced DBS for working with Children is required before matching. We cover the cost.
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Available on request
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Expenses are covered, including mileage.
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Available on request
No - Is it fully accessible
Case dependent
Yes - Ongoing support
Full training and support provided throughout the process.
No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
Case dependent
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Over 18 only
Yes - Training provided
Safeguarding Children online. Information and Training evenings. Ongoing supervisions,
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes with area coordinator
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Available on request
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Covered by our Public Liability Insurance
Yes - Written role description
Welcome pack sent to interested people.