Volunteer Mentor

What we do

We support young people with a wide range of needs primarily those below. All our young people are experiencing at least one of these needs, however most experience multiple needs which

compounds the level of risk they face.

• At Risk of / Involved in Offending Behaviour
• Care Experienced
• At Risk of / Experiencing Exploitation
• Mental Health

Volunteer Mentoring

Many of our young people are overwhelmed by the number of professionals involved in their life.

Volunteer mentors are a voice of reason there by choice not professional caseload. Volunteer mentors work with Caudwell Youth as a means of using their diverse skills and experience to have a positive impact on their local community.

How it works

• Mentoring with us means working with one young person for 1-2 hours a week.

• A combination of support through messaging/ calling and meeting up in the community.

• Support your young person in identifying and taking the next steps in their life.

• Keep us up to date with your young person via our online app.

How we support you

• Training to work with young people.

• Regular support and guidance from your Youth Support Coordinator.

• Travel expenses are covered along with £15 a week for volunteers and their young person

to use during mentoring sessions.

• A safeguarding lead will always be on hand to support you and your young person in case of emergencies. 

Mentors must be 18 years and over

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

🤝 Extra support

😇 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

About Caudwell Youth

Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures over a period of 18 months. We are determined to ensure that the needs of at-risk young people are properly addressed.

We currently work across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Slough.