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Title

Mentor/Coach for a Refugee

Organisation

WHEAT Mentor Support Trust

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What you will be doing

Tigrayan Refugees Integration Project

There are a variety of tasks for volunteers to do. We have listed some of them below. These tasks will be shared by the volunteers and we are happy to discuss which suit your skills and availability.

§ Research and explore career option for the mentee
§ Discuss the mentee’s career aspirations and options
§ Encourage discussion about the mentee’s ambitions and hopes in the future
§ Assist in identifying skills, abilities and qualities
§ Help device an action plan, monitor and review progress against the targets that have been agreed between the mentor and the mentee
§ Help build confidence and assist in addressing weaknesses
§ Offer information about graduate recruitment schemes
§ Assist in arranging and shadowing opportunities
§ Provide advice about job applications and compiling a CV and provide opportunities to develop their interview skills
§ Give an insight into a particular area of employment/sector
§ provide opportunities for the mentee to develop and learn new skills

The asylum seeker is required to obtain immigration status to gain access to further/higher education and employment.

Activities

Support Work

Skills & Attributes

Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Language Skills, Managing People, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Research

Skills Description

Active listening, planning skills, interpersonal skills, leadership, understanding other cultures, recording,

What is in it for you

• Improve communication and personal skills • Develop leadership and management qualities • Reinforce your own study skills and knowledge of your subject(s) • Increase your confidence and motivation • Engage in a volunteering opportunity, valued by employers and the community at large • Enhance your CV • Increase your social circle • Gain recognition for your skills and experience • Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and personal growth • Gain a good will from your mentee

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Dr Hailu Hagos

Role Address

Community African Network (CAN), Halkevi Community Centre, 31-33 Dalston Lane, London

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E8 3DF

Directions

Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction over ground are the nearest train stations. Buses, 242, 30, 38 stop on Dalston Lane E8 3DF The mentor support will be provided mostly virtually

Number of volunteers required

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