When promoting employee involvement, it is important to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to take part in activities whatever their background or skills.

The great thing about volunteering is that everyone has something to offer. With this in mind, City Action offers a wide range of opportunities including:

Mentoring

The primary role of a mentor is to act as a positive role model. It is about intelligent listening and providing a supportive relationship.

You don't have to be a high powered CEO or senior manager to be able to mentor someone. We all have something to give.

Who can you mentor?

• Young people
• Unemployed people
• Teaching staff and Head Teachers
• Senior staff in public bodies eg the Fire Service or the Police
• Directors of community organisations

What are the benefits for a mentor?

• Developing skills such as: listening and questioning skills; problem solving techniques; project management; planning and progress management; and providing impartial advice
• Becoming more aware of social issues
• Building a mutually beneficial relationship

Things to consider if mentoring young people:

• Prior to beginning a mentoring relationship you will need to undergo a police check followed by some training
• Once matched with a student, a programme of meetings will be agreed between the mentor and student. You can act as a mentor for up to 3 students
• In order to build a relationship, you must be able to commit to the scheme for a reasonable time-period, eg a minimum of 6 months

Next Step... Contact City Action!

As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others. Abraham Lincoln