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Volunteer Woman Mentor

The Girls' Network

Who Are We?

At The Girls' Network, our mission is to inspire and empower girls and nonbinary students from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women. We are a national charity with an emphasis on local community impact, and within Sussex we are excited to bring our mentoring programme to Horsham for the first time in Autumn 2023!

The Role

Inspire a young girl to achieve her potential by becoming a mentor.

Mentoring is an amazing way to share your experience and skills with a girl who may not otherwise benefit from this support.

The Girls' Network is an award-winning charity which aims to inspire and empower girls and nonbinary students from the least advantaged communities by connecting them to a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women.

We are excited to bring our mentoring programme to Horsham for the first time! We are looking for mentors to apply as soon as possible in order to attend one of the following online training sessions:

Tues. 13th June, 5-8pm

Thurs. 29th June, 9:30am-12:30pm

Sat. 15th July, 9am-12pm

Thurs. 27th July, 5-8pm

Mentors will be invited to our evening in person Matching event in early November 2023 and will then complete 10x 1 hour in person mentoring sessions with their mentee by end of June 2024. Sessions are scheduled independently by mentee and mentor at mutually convenient times and locations.

(This opportunity is also available in certain areas of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and East Sussex as well as specific areas nationwide - please contact for more details).

Benefits

  • Intensive training session to prepare you to be the best possible mentor.
  • Skills for career development.
  • Access to online support and resources.
  • The opportunity to be part of a growing network of women across the UK.

Practical Considerations

  • Able to commit to one hour per month to mentoring sessions for 10 sessions over one year, with additional time for preparation in between, and any travel to meet your mentee in a public place.
  • Training sessions are currently delivered remotely via Zoom on a weekday evening.

What skills do I need?

What skills do I need?

We are looking for women who:

  • Are professionals with at least 3 years experience working in an industry.
  • Have the passion to make a difference to a younger girl's life, supporting her to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.
  • Have the time and willingness to support a girl from the least advantaged communities.
  • Able to relate well to others.
  • Good at working through problems.
  • Able to provide insight from your personal experiences.
  • Able to travel to sessions.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

We are looking for mentors to apply ASAP in order to attend one of the following online training sessions: Tues. 13th June, 5-8pm, Thurs. 29th June, 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat. 15th July, 9am-12pm, Thurs. 27th July, 5-8pm. Mentors will be invited to our evening in person Matching event in early November 2023 and will then complete 10x 1 hour in person mentoring sessions with their mentee by end of June 2024. Sessions are scheduled independently by mentee and mentor at mutually convenient times and locations.

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Womens Issues
  • Young People
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Advice and Information
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Details
  • Accessibility
    Where possible we will make adjustments to our programme to support our volunteers. At application, you have an opportunity to disclose any needs. We will advise on the best way to engage in our programme with that information. Mentoring locations are chosen independently by each mentee/mentor pair.
  • DBS check required
    We run a fresh DBS check on all new mentors following mentor training.
  • Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
    In line with child safeguarding, mentors who wish to drive are not permitted to give lifts to mentees.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    You will have access throughout the mentoring year to a dedicated network manager and a nationwide network of 1000+ mentors.
  • Suitable for under 18's
  • Training provided
    You will receive full training including child protection as part of your induction. There are also ongoing mentor learning opportunities to further your skills. We provide a 3 hour training session to all mentors prior to being matched with a mentee, as well as a refresher session soon before being matched.
  • Volunteer induction
    Application form and training session, with follow-up refresher session prior to matching event.
  • Volunteer Policy
    Please see our 'Application Guide' available on the 'Become a Mentor' page of our website.
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
    Please see our 'Application Guide' available on the 'Become a Mentor' page of our website.
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • DBS Check
  • References

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