Queer Agenda Peer Mentor Volunteer

Are you a good listener who would like to support and encourage LGBTQIA young people aged 18-25 to achieve their goals? Comics Youth CIC are looking for LGBTQIA people aged 18+ based in the Liverpool City Region to become peer mentors.  

Our Peer Mentoring Programme aims to bring together young LGBTQ+ people with shared experiences to offer support in a space where you are both accepted and understood.

Peer Mentoring is a mutually beneficial relationship for those providing and receiving support. As a Peer Mentor you will learn how to use your own experiences, skills and qualities to help other young LGBTQIA young people aged 18-25 make positive changes in their lives. You will be supported throughout your time as a Peer Mentor by a member of the CY team.

We are looking for volunteers based in the Liverpool City Region who identify as LGBTQIA to join our peer mentoring programme.

Suggested Activities:

Providing 1-2-1 support via Microsoft teams, email, phone or in person for you and your mentee (Pending government restrictions).

Providing a supportive environment in which a young person can be themselves.

Providing a listening ear and encouragement.

  Help in setting personal goals or objectives and working towards achieving them.

Time Commitment

We would suggest meeting for an hour a week with your mentee, but this is entirely on both of your schedules and what frequency your mentee would prefer.

Mentoring relationships will last for a minimum of a month but are likely to be extended dependent on the needs of your mentee.

  Owning to the nature of the role we require a commitment of at least 4.5 months.

What skills do I need?

Good listening skills and willingness to learn

Non-judgmental

Be comfortable working on your own independently and recognising when you need to take a break.

Training

Peer Mentors will be required to attend a mentoring skills training session (Via Microsoft teams or face to face pending restrictions and your comfort levels), which will cover maintaining boundaries, structuring a session and safeguarding.  We will also ask you to commit to attending ongoing training sessions throughout your time with us relevant to your role.

Details

DBS check required

Expenses reimbursed

Training provided

Ongoing support

Volunteer induction

For more information please email hi@comicsyouth.co.uk