Grandmentors Volunteer (Milton Keynes)
Grandmentors is an innovative project that sees older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support young people leaving the care system.
For volunteers aged 50+ in Milton Keynes or surrounding boroughs
Support young people as they leave care to build confidence, skills and independence. As a Grandmentor, you will use your life experience to guide and inspire the next generation.
Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering opportunity where people aged 50+ support young people leaving the care system. Many of these young people are not in education, employment or training and benefit from having a consistent, trusted role model.
You will meet with a young person regularly, usually once a week, to build their confidence and work towards goals that matter to them. This could include finding work, accessing education or developing life skills that support independent living.
You will be fully supported and trained throughout your volunteering journey. By sharing your time, knowledge and encouragement, you can help a young person find their direction and reach their full potential.
- Aged 50+
- Good people and communication skills, patience
- DBS (criminal record) check will be performed
- Long-term commitment required (min. one year)
- Resident in Islington or surrounding boroughs
- Basic IT skills (some training provided)
As a volunteer you’ll receive:
- Expenses
- Full training plus ongoing support including monthly mentor support meetings
More about the Grandmentors project
Grandmentors
Grandmentors is a volunteering programme which provides young people, especially those leaving the care system, the opportunity to achieve their best possible futures with the help and support of…
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This project is kindly supported by
