Refugees and Mentors is a new social enterprise tackling unemployment by enabling refugees to improve their job prospects. Before being forced to flee their home country, many people were working or studying. However in Greater Manchester unemployment for refugees is high, at around 44%, compared to 6% across the general population. 
Refugees and Mentors are focusing their efforts on two areas to change this:
• Engaging organisations - across all sectors - to reduce unemployment for people who are refugees
• Piloting a mentoring service for at least 20 refugees
Refugees and Mentors are looking for people to join them as volunteer mentors. Mentors must have lots of UK work experience, live in Manchester, Salford or nearby and be able to commit five hours per month (this can be in the daytime, evening or weekend) for up to 12 months.
Refugees and Mentors believe that a professional, trusting relationship with a volunteer can really help people to build their confidence, gain information and be supported in taking steps to increase their employment prospects. Mentors provide direct help, such as practicing English or interview skills, alongside enabling people to access other services and opportunities.
How do volunteers benefit?
• Gain mentoring experience and skills working to recognised national quality standards
• Be part of a dynamic new organisation supporting refugees into work
• Gain an insight into refugee experiences in the UK
• Regular one-to-one and group supervision and support
• Induction and training
For further information and to apply, visit: www.facebook.com/RefMentors, or contact 0774 708 0523, or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Thursday 12 January 2017
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