Wellbeing Mentor

Volunteer as a STEPS 2 work Wellbeing Mentor

Are you a good listener?  Can you spare an hour or more a week?

Could you take on a new challenge and make a difference to yours and other people's lives!

Our volunteer mentors use their real life  experiences of struggles and successes, to help vulnerable people change their lives.  Full training and support is provided.

Next course date:  Wednesday 30th April 2025 and Wednesday 7th, 14th and 21st May 2025

Time:  5 - 8pm

Venue address:  Spelthorne Jobs & Skills Hub, Friends Walk, Staines TW18 4PG

What skills do I need?

Applicants should:

•         Be aged over 18

•         Preferably, hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle

•         Be able to build trust with a mentee

•         Have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

•         Be honest, respectful and sensitive

•         Have the ability to motivate and enthuse

•         Have the ability to empathise

•         Be able to work on their own initiative to build the mentoring relationship at the same time as being aware of their own limits and accessing help when required

•         Be patient, flexible and reliable

•         Put the needs of the mentee in front of own needs to gain results

•         Have common sense, resilience and a good sense of humour

•         Be willing to accept a challenge and try something different

•         Be able to receive guidance and constructive comments, and try new ways of working if necessary

•         Good organisational skills