Peer Mentor Support for Parents

Are you a parent in Scotland? Do you remember what it was like becoming a first time parent?

The Why Not Trust are looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to soon to be or new care-experienced parents. We know it take a village to raise a child, but not everyone has the same support networks around them. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established.

What does a Peer Mentor do?

• Chat with your mentee on a regular basis, roughly 4 hours per month
• Encourage, empower and champion your mentee
• Provide gentle guidance in relation to parenting
• Engage with your mentee in a non judgemental, caring and supportive way

Some of the many benefits our volunteers can expect:

• Become part of a supportive and welcoming community
• Get matched with a fellow parent you have something in common with
• Meetings that fit your schedule – online or in person
• Receive accredited mentor training
• Get paid for your travel expenses and other expenses
• Improve your own confidence as well as your mentees
• Develop your communication and listening skills

The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you would like to become a Peer Mentor or would like more information, please email our Peer Mentor Lead, Ashleigh at ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org or call on 07850725799.