Are you a care-experienced parent? Or a parent with strong knowledge of care? The Why Not Trust are looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to other care-experienced parents. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established.
As a Peer Mentor, you have the opportunity to build a relationship with another care-experienced parent. By giving an hour a week, you can help a new or expectant parent with their confidence, and support and encourage them to make decisions and reach their goals.
A Peer Mentor at the Why Not? Trust is someone who:
-Is a parent, with experience of or strong knowledge of care.
-Is non-judgemental, caring, and supportive
-Can commit at least 4 hours per month
-Is willing to attend initial Mentor Training
-Wishes to join a supportive community
How does it work and what are the benefits?
-Express your interest today and our Peer Mentor Lead will be in contact to discuss next steps.
-Attend our full accredited Mentor Training in collaboration with the Scottish Mentoring Network
-Get matched to your own mentee - choosing when, where and how often to meet.
-Gain new experience, skills and confidence
-Connect with another parent who just 'get it'
-Receive support from our Peer Mentor Lead every step of the way.
-Travel expenses will be provided if required
The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you are a care-experienced parent and would like to get involved in our Peer Mentor programme, please e-mail our Peer Mentor Lead at ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org or on 07850725799.
Mentoring will predominately take place online. Travel expenses covered if meeting in person.
Minimum age 18. Parents with experience or strong knowledge of care.