East Cambs Mentor Project

Application Form

East Cambs Mentor Project Application Form

East Cambs Mentor Project Application Form
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Daytime Contact No
Evening/Mobile Contact No
Email
Eligibility to work
If you are not from the EU, do you have the right to work in the UK?
Restrictions to work
Are there any restrictions on your right to work in the UK?
If you answered Yes, What are your restrictions – Please provide details below
Do you have a full UK driving licence?
Do you have access to a car for work purposed?
Please use this section to briefly tell us why you are applying to volunteer and the skills, interests, hobbies and knowledge you can bring to the role.
Consent*
By signing this application, you are agreeing to accept the Mentor and Mentee Agreement Below:
• Both parties will not contact each other directly but will use the staff at EYPP to exchange messages and give as much notice as possible if they are unable to make the session.

• Meetings should be held at EYPP or in a public setting that both parties feel comfortable in.

• No alcohol or illegal substances should be consumed at meetings between mentee and mentor. The meetings should not be held if either is under the influence of drinks or drugs at the time.

• Mentors and mentees should treat as confidential within the mentoring scheme any information discussed during mentoring meetings. No information should be shared without the permission of the person concerned unless someone’s personal safety is at risk.

• Mentors and mentees should not make promises that they are unlikely to keep.

• Any information and advice given by mentors will be based on their personal experience and is not intended to replace any professional advice.

• Mentors and mentees should not give each other money or gifts (occasional gifts like birthdays and special occasions should be discussed with the person supervising the relationship). The exception to this is mentors reimbursing mentees travel expenses if needed.

• Mentors and mentees should treat each other with respect through their language and actions.

• The mentors and mentees relationship should stay within the boundaries of the mentoring relationship. They will not enter a physical relationship.

• Post meeting forms should be completed at the end of each meeting and sent weekly to the Project Manager by the mentor.

The Project Coordinator is there to help the relationship be a positive experience for both of you. They can be contacted on 01353663999 or Fiona.Hefferan@chsgroup.org.uk between office hours Monday to Friday and will pick up messages at other times. If there is anything you wish to discuss please contact them.

The signing of this form indicates you have read, understood and committed to building a relationship within the framework of this agreement.
Convictions
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or been subject to any conditional discharges, bind overs or cautions (other than driving endorsements or disqualifications)?
Do you have any hearings pending?
If you have answered yes to either of these questions, please give details:
Disclosure Checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be carried out for relevant posts. Are you registered with the DBS Update Service?
DECLARATION*
I declare that the above information is correct and that any untrue or misleading information may result in disciplinary action or dismissal if my application is successful.
Completed forms can be returned directly to the CHS site you are applying to, emailed to recruitment@chsgroup.org.uk or posted to CHS Group, HR Department, Endurance House, Vision Park, Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9ZR. Please mark private and confidential.

What do mentor volunteers do?

Mentor volunteers are matched with young people who have experienced homelessness who have similar interests, hobbies, or skills. Social connections can be vital for people who have been homeless to help them stay off the streets. This role enables volunteers to offer more to help young people to make positive changes in their lives.

What will you get in return?

Volunteering with CHS will give you the chance to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in East Cambridgeshire.

You will get the chance to share your interests, hobbies, or skills with others, as well as gaining or developing skills in one-to-one relationship building and mentoring.

How can you apply to be a mentor volunteer?

To become a mentor volunteer, simply fill in our application form enclosed to tell us what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role, as well as what skills you would like to share. We ask for two references from people who have known you for at least 12 months. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete the application form.

We aim to get back to you within one month of receiving your application. If you are a suitable candidate then we will arrange an informal interview where we can find out more about you and you can find out more about the role.

Could you be a Mentor volunteer?

We are looking for people who are:

Passionate about helping young people experiencing homelessness to move forwards
Reliable so others can trust you will do what you say
Available and committed for an initial period of 12 months

We are looking for people who have:

Any interests, hobbies or skills they want to share with others
Strong people skills and the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
Mentoring skills or experience – but this is not essential

Next Steps

If you think you may enjoy this role then we definitely want to hear from you.

We are really keen to get this project moving to the next stage, so please do complete an expression of interest form at the top of this page as soon as possible. We really look forward to hearing from you. We will work through each enquiry as it comes through so, please bear with us, we may also need to operate a waiting list at times too, which will be communicated with you.

Training Requirements/Expectations

What training and support do we offer?

We are committed to training our volunteers so that everyone has the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to what we do at CHS. We are also committed to giving our mentor volunteers the on-going support they need to feel confident in their volunteering.

Mentor volunteers will be managed by the team at Ely young peoples project which may include group training, e-learning and supervision sessions and provide 1:1 support, as needed.

Expenses

We offer out-of-pocket expenses to our volunteers, including travel expenses to and from training, events and meetings.

East Cambs Mentor Project

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