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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

Use your lived experience to inspire change! Become a Peer Mentor supporting people on probation to build confidence and brighter futures.
Have you overcome challenges in life and want to use your experience to inspire others? We’re recruiting Peer Mentors with lived experience to support people on probation in the community or preparing for release from prison.

As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:

✨ Walk alongside Service Users (SUs) to appointments and community activities

✨ Provide encouragement and advocacy to those at risk of disengaging

✨ Coach and mentor SUs to build confidence, motivation, and self-belief

✨ Support positive reintegration through tailored activities (e.g., gym sessions, volunteering, places of worship)

✨ Empower people to move away from negative influences and create brighter futures

💡 Why Join Us?

Access to professional training & CPD opportunities
Work towards a Level 2 Award in Mentoring
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team where your story makes a difference

Activities

Skills & Attributes

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Michelle Lawrenson

Role Address

Bedfordshire

Postcode (See Google maps below)

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 offer flexible, person-centred support tailored to each volunteer's individual needs. This includes: accessible meeting rooms, flexible session times, telephone/online options if travel is difficult, adjustable workloads, additional support from staff, and reasonable adjustments agreed on an ongoing basis. We actively encourage volunteers to tell us what works for them and adapt accordingly.