About the Organisation
MAPS (Mentoring, Advocacy & Peer Support) school-based Mentoring supports children and young people in Sutton, aged 11 to 16, who are facing challenges or complex needs. Mentoring plays a vital role in helping students achieve their academic goals and grow in confidence offering guidance, encouragement, and a consistent, supportive presence.
What you will be doing
You’ll receive full training and ongoing support from our team of Mentoring Practitioners. Once matched with your Mentee, you’ll meet weekly for up to 12 months, at their school, as well as regular check-ins from your dedicated Mentoring Pactitioner.
As well as your weekly Mentoring sessions, you will also have the opportunity to share exciting experiences with your Mentee. This could include monthly mentoring socials — from table tennis and video games to painting and creative workshops — offering young people a fun, relaxed space to connect, reflect, and grow. Plus, there are special group activities throughout the year such as West End theatre trips, Go Ape, crazy golf, London Zoo, and more.
As we have a limited number of places for school-based Mentoring, you may prefer to apply to be a community-based Mentor. See also: Mentor A Young Person In Sutton - MAPS Mentoring (Volunteer Centre Sutton)
What's in it for you?
Our training not only prepares you for your role as a Mentor but also gives you transferable skills valuable in many areas of life. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by children and young people.
Your training will cover:
- Communication, listening, body language, and building rapport
- Boundaries, confidentiality, and managing behaviour that challenges
- Safeguarding
- Bias and discrimination
- The non-advice approach
You’ll receive regular supervision from a dedicated Mentoring Practitioner and have access to additional training to build your skills further.
What skills will you need?
Our Mentors come from all walks of life and no specific qualifcations are needed for this role, just a positive attitude towards children and young people and a desire to help them explore their potential. Ideal qualities of a MAPS Volunteer Mentor include:
- Positive adult role model for young people at all times.
- Ability to develop relationships and build rapport with children and young people.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with children, young peopleand family/carers.
- Effective listening skills and a non-judgemental attitude.
Minimum age 18+
DBS check required
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment:
1-2 hours per week during the school day, term time only, for up to 12 months a mutually convenient time.
Location:
Mentoring takes place in secondary schools throughout the London Borough of Sutton.
How can I apply?
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