This project supports around 25 refugees a year to improve their employment prospects.
Offers information, guidance and support to:
- Explore short and long term career routes and goals.
- Gain recognition of overseas qualifications via UK NARIC or other professional bodies.
- Practise English.
- Gain unpaid work, including volunteering or shadowing, experience.
- Find jobs.
- Improve the quality of job applications.
- Practise interview skills.
- Improve computer skills.
- Access other services and networks.
Who provides the service?
Mentoring is provided by a project manager and volunteer mentor. Mentors have at least 15 years UK work history, with experience in different sectors and a variety of roles. All volunteers have undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
How is mentoring provided?
- For up to 5 months.
- 5 hours commitment each month.
- Can be face-to-face, by email or video calls, in the day or early evening.
- A regular newsletter with information about local and online opportunities, including training, courses or jobs.
- Optional workshops and social events.
This project is currently offering a reduced service. To find out more email info@refmentors.org.uk
The Mentoring Project is accredited with a national quality mark for mentoring, the Mentoring and Befriending Approved Provider Standard.
We welcome feedback from refugees and volunteers to info@refmentors.org.uk