Volunteer Family Mentor - Southend
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Help families build brighter futures – one visit at a time.
Every family deserves the chance to thrive. Some are facing challenges like isolation, poor mental health, or financial pressures—and that’s where you come in. By becoming a Family Mentor, you’ll provide steady, practical and emotional support that can make the difference between a family breaking apart or staying together.
What you’ll do
As a Family Mentor, you’ll:
Visit a family at home once a week for at least six months
Listen without judgement and offer encouragement
Help parents grow confidence and parenting skills
Support families in tackling day-to-day challenges
Reduce isolation by connecting families with community support
You won’t be doing this alone—we’ll match you with a family and provide full training, regular supervision, and ongoing support.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need professional experience—just patience, empathy, and reliability.
Aged 18+ and based in or near Southend-on-Sea
Able to commit to weekly visits for six months
Happy to complete a DBS check and provide references
Willing to listen, encourage, and stand by families even when things are tough
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Your life experience could make you the perfect mentor.
What you’ll gain
Volunteering as a Family Mentor is life-changing—for you as well as the families. You’ll:
Gain new skills and experience for work or study
Boost your confidence and empathy
Join a supportive volunteer community
Receive training and ongoing guidance
Be reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses
“After completing my training, one things stands out for me: I'm a warm person, and I want the families I support to feel the warmth too. My hope is that every family I mentor feels safe, seen and support" - Nicola - Family Mentor
Why it matters
Right now, families in Southend-on-Sea are under pressure. With your time and kindness, you can help prevent children entering care, support parents to cope, and give children the best chance to flourish. As this is a community based role, we will only consider applications from those who reside in or close to the Southend on Sea area.
Training will commence on 4th & 5th February - applicants are required to be available to complete this training
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