At Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN), we train and support volunteers to mentor people who are leaving prison. CCN Mentors walk with people on their journey to rebuild their lives, from the first ...
Volunteer Mentor for Prison Leavers
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Jack Manzi
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#123338
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We're looking for empathetic, confident people with great listening skills to become mentors for people leaving prison across Norfolk.
"I feel good about the fact that I can walk with somebody along this journey, encourage them to get through that door and move on to new and positive places. It’s a real privilege."
-Tom, CCN Mentor
Who are we?
Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) is a Christian charity that trains and supports volunteers of all faiths and none to mentor people leaving prison, walking with them on their journey to rebuild their lives.
What does a mentor do?
A CCN mentor works with a prison leaver (client) to build a positive relationship and bridge the daunting transition between prison and the outside world often meeting their client at the gate on the day of release.
Mentors offer practical support, such as help filling out forms and attending appointments, as well as emotional support and advice to build confidence and independence. Some activities mentors and clients have done together include dog walks, cinema trips, and visiting art galleries, as well as meeting up regularly for a coffee and a chat.
What skills do mentors need?
We're looking for people who are empathetic but confident setting firm boundaries, who are excellent communicators and IT literate. Relevant experience is an advantage, whether this is in a teaching or coaching role, working with vulnerable people, or lived experience of the criminal justice system.
What training is provided?
Mentors are required to complete a mentor training course, covering safeguarding, boundaries, the criminal justice system and more. We also offer ongoing training, support, and regular supervision sessions for all our volunteers.
How do I get involved?
There are two ways of training with CCN.
The first way is our highly acclaimed in person training course. The next in person course takes place over 2 full day sessions on Saturday 12th September and Saturday 26th September in Norwich city centre.
Day 1 consists of modules 1-4
Day 2 consists of modules 5-9
The second way is our new online training offering. The 9 modules will be split across 9, two-hour weekly online sessions, starting from Monday 10th August and running from 6pm-8pm (excluding bank holidays).
Applicants are free to mix and match their training , completing some of it online and some of it in person. So if you can't make a week of the online training, you can catch up in person, and vice versa.
Please get in touch with us for an application form and an informal chat about what we do, and whether this role might be the right fit for you.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About CCN Mentoring
At Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN), we train and support volunteers to mentor people who are leaving prison. CCN Mentors walk with people on their journey to rebuild their lives, from the first overwhelming day through the prison gate, to meeting up regularly for a coffee and a chat.
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About CCN Mentoring
At Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN), we train and support volunteers to mentor people who are leaving prison. CCN Mentors walk with people on their journey to rebuild their lives, from the first overwhelming day through the prison gate, to meeting up regularly for a coffee and a chat.
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