Mentor Young Refugees - Volunteer

Join to apply for the Mentor for Young Refugees - Volunteer role at Breadwinners
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Are you passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers as they begin their journey into the UK workforce? Become a Mentor with us!

What Our Graduates Say Cleaning at observations

“Having a mentor helped me feel more confident. I could ask questions, felt motivated, and learned new things. It was nice to have conversations about my future and how to succeed.”

—
Sura, Risers Graduate

We ask that our volunteers have at least 3 years of UK work experience to become a mentor. You need to have a good understanding of working in the UK so you can help your young person to make professional connections and apply for jobs. Mentors should also have strong communication skills and a passion for helping young people succeed. If you’re ready to make a real difference and become part of a fun, supportive community, this role is for you!

As a volunteer mentor, you'll be paired with a young person in one of our two core programmes:

• Risers Programme (2 months) – for young asylum seekers aged 16‑24 who are awaiting refugee status.
• Breadwinners Programme (6 months) – for refugees with the right to work in the UK, helping them gain vital skills and experience.

Most mentors will work with our Risers
, as this program is more fast‑paced, but opportunities exist to mentor our Breadwinners too.

Help your mentee gain hands‑on work experience at one of our weekend market stalls and lead weekly 1‑on‑1 mentoring sessions. These sessions are designed to develop employability skills, explore future goals, and foster social connections. Many of our mentors build lasting relationships with their mentees even after the program ends.

London, England, United Kingdom