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Role Outline – Peer Mentor Volunteer

Supporting someone through a tough time is incredibly rewarding for both the person you support, and also for you. Helping someone feels fantastic and can support you in understanding your own strengths. Through our scheme, you’ll gain an accredited training certificate, listening and mentoring skills, experience and knowledge which can help lead you onto other voluntary and paid work. Peer mentors will draw on their own experiences of being a cancer survivor.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and particularly those who have been affected by cancer.

"As a peer mentor for Yes to Life, I find purpose in sharing not just my journey, but the unwavering belief that life can be vibrant even in the face of adversity. Being a companion on this path is not about having all the answers; it's about understanding, empathising, and walking side by side with those who seek guidance. Through shared experiences and a genuine connection, we discover that resilience is a shared strength and that the journey toward healing is a testament to the transformative power of support, friendship, and the collective will to say 'yes' to life"

Skills and experience needed

  • Personal experience of cancer
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries
  • A well-developed ‘listening ear’
  • Ability to empathise with people and not to over-sympathise
  • Ability to provide approved information, not advice.
  • Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
  • Ability to manage your own experiences and support needs
  • Ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds in a non-judgmental way

 

We are looking for volunteers who can demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Friendly and engaged
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Good time keeping skills
  • Happy working independently and from home
  • Comfortable with using online platforms including Zoom and/or Teams
  • Willing to attend an induction and training session

Above all, we are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about the role and happy to provide short term, intensive support.

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Time commitment

The role of a Peer Mentor best suits someone who is able to offer their time for at least three months, consisting of a regular hourly online mentoring session for up to 12 sessions.

Training, Support and Expenses

You will be required to attend online induction training and have access to ongoing online training to support you in your role.

How to apply

Please fill in the form below and we will be in touch.

Successful candidates are invited to attend an online interview and are required to attend a 1-day induction training session before starting in post.

Volunteer Application form