Volunteers - Mentors
Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Child Development/Support, Community Health, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian -
Social Work
Child Development/Support, Community Health, Youth Development
This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.
We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.
Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing.
Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.
You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment. As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.
Current and future opportunities include:
Support with projects such as ‘Come Dine with me’ ‘Have your say day’
- Support young people with their transfer to living independently, guiding and mentoring to set up their new home and routine.
- Support with completing the AQA independent living skills.
- Support to access community groups.
- Support the virtual school with Buddying/mentoring & Exam Coaching
As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:
- Meet new people
Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience - Complete online learning from your own home
- Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
- Gain references
- Obtain experience for entry to social work
Posted for:
Children's Services, Isle of Wight Council
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
Start Date: 01/09/2025
End Date: 01/10/2026
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