Become A Community Peer Mentor

Our award-winning team are looking for kind hearted and enthusiastic volunteers to make a real difference to vulnerable and isolated people across County Durham & Darlington.

Apply To Be A Volunteer
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Mentors provide support to clients to identify the root cause of any issues, thereby empowering and encouraging the person to reintegrate back into the community. No previous experience in volunteering or supporting people is required; all we need is your enthusiasm and willingness to help others, we welcome everyone.

These dedicated volunteers provide a light to those in despair, comfort, hope and inspiration to those in a dark place. They ensure support is unique and bespoke to each client and that their voice will be heard and considered as one size does not fit all, because they have been there.

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We have 100+ volunteers so far

Mentors are motivated and enthusiastic volunteers from the local community who support vulnerable, isolated people affected by significant life changing events, whether victims, survivors, perpetrators, or those forgotten by society, who through unfulfilled needs become reliant on services.

We appreciate that people become extremely frustrated that their needs are not being fulfilled by professionals, and can be left feeling rejected, ignored or disheartened by constantly having to repeat their story; they need someone like you to help them.

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Safeguarding is our main priority, therefore potential volunteers go through a stringent selection process; this includes an interview process, references, police checks and a specially designed training course.

Additional Information:

  • YOU decide which areas within County Durham or Darlington
  • You choose which sorts of clients issues you want to support
  • We welcome everyone whatever your life experience, a colourful past is not a barrier
  • Expenses and mileage are paid
  • Over 18; No upper age limit
  • Ongoing and additional free training provided
  • No set hours: whatever suits you and the person you are supporting

Community Peer Mentors have several different opportunities where you can volunteer to support people, including some or all of the below:

Vulnerable and isolated people

Those with Mental Health issues

Those struggling with Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Those affected by Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Supporting young people coming to notice of the authorities

Those forgotten by society

Become A Volunteer

Please complete the below application form and one our our team will be in touch to discuss further.

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