Solas Project: European Solidarity Corps Mentor

Solas Project

European Solidarity Corps Mentor

Every year at Solas Project we have three European volunteers who move to Ireland and take on a pivotal role in our organisation. We are looking for someone external who could act as a neutral mentor for these young people. You will meet them outside of their volunteer hours, for a walk / coffee, or online Zoom / phone calls / video calls. This can be flexible to suit you for example it can be a weekday morning, a Friday or a weekend day. You will receive support from our Volunteer Manager who will provide some information on the role and thereafter check in with you on a regular basis.

We are looking for a female and a male volunteer to start in September 2022.

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN THIS ROLE?

  • Build a mentoring relationship with one European Solidarity Corps participant (aged 18 – 29) who has moved to Ireland for 12 months to partake in volunteer work with Solas Project.
  • Together with the young person create goals via the tool of the Youth Pass available online.
  • Encourage accurate and honest reflection of their performance and learning achieved on an ongoing basis.
  • Meet with the European Solidarity Corps participant once a month in a casual setting to talk and see how they are coping on a personal and professional level.
  • Be willing to be available online or over the phone for occasions where the mentee needs additional support.
  • Closely liaise with the organisation and the Volunteer Manager passing on feedback from the European Solidarity participant where required.

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

  • Empathy and listening skills.
  • Previous mentoring experience on some level is essential.
  • Be concerned with the social and personal welfare of the intern.
  • Be willing to provide support / assistance in conflict or challenging situations.
  • Provide feedback to the Volunteer Manager at Solas Project.

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

You’d be required to meet with the participant(s) once per month (in person or video /phone call). We are flexible as to when this happens, can be morning, evening or weekend, depending on their schedule(s).

START DATE: September 2022

DEADLINE for APPLICATION: Monday 22nd August 2022

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE, download an application at Volunteer with Solas Project — Solas Project and send to EMILY@SOLASPROJECT.IE

General Info

Date Entered/Updated
25th Jul, 2022
Region
Dublin
Expiry Date
22nd Aug, 2022