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Title

Volunteer Peer Mentor - For the Forward Trust

Organisation

Forward Trust

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Website

https://forwardtrust.org.uk/careers/volunteering This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We are recruiting Peer Mentors with lived experience within the criminal justice system, recovery, substance use or mental health challenges as well as professionals or students studying in these fields, This personal insight and understanding is central to the compassionate, non judgemental support we deliver

About our Personal Wellbeing Services;

Our interventions provide people on probation the opportunity to establish, maintain, and repair the skills and relationships they need to lead healthy crime free lives.
The Forward Trust’s Supporting People on Probation Peer Mentors form close working relationships with Service Users, Probation Practitioners, Prisons and Community Services, Family and Significant Others to help make connections that form a strong alternative to crime.
Our friendly skilled Peer Mentors, work with people on probation who have needs or goals around improving:
Family relationships.
Lifestyle and associates.
Emotional wellbeing.
Social inclusion (accessing services you need on release from prison).

We work 1:1, in groups, and by linking with other services in the local community.

• Requirements: Aged 18+, non‑judgmental, excellent listening skills – no formal qualifications needed

• Perks: Free training including Level 2 Award in Mentoring, ongoing supervision, full travel + lunch expenses reimbursed

• Hours: Flexible around study commitments – approximately 2–4 hours/week across Bedfordshire and nearby locations

• Commitment: Minimum 6 months preferred

Activities

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

You must be able to get around Bedfordshire although there is an element of working from home with this role, a driving Licence is not essential but would be beneficial, You must also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

What is in it for you

Make a real difference while gaining experience, training and confidence while supporting the recovery of ex offenders

Time Commitment

2 to 4 hours week or Month depending on your availability

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Michelle Lawrenson

Role Address

Across Bedfordshire - Mainly Luton and Bedford

Postcode (See Google maps below)

MK40 1LY

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://forwardtrust.org.uk/careers/volunteering

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We discuss individual needs openly, make reasonable adjustments, provide accessible tools and training, and offer ongoing support so everyone can volunteer comfortably