Become a Mentor
We welcome enquiries from a broad range of backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the Criminal Justice system who have been out of prison for 2 years or more. Volunteers might expect to give at least 2 hours per week and be able to commit to 12 months with CCN.
Training course for volunteer Mentors
We provide full training and ongoing supervision for all our volunteers. Our initial training course comprises eight 2-hour sessions. All our volunteers are required to do the training, to understand the aims of the project and what would be required of a mentor. Completing the training does not commit you to becoming a mentor. Everyone who is accepted as a Mentor will be asked to complete a Basic DBS and provide two references.
The next course starts on Tuesday the 25th of September at St Stephen’s Church, Rampant Horse Street, Norwich, NR2 1QP.
If you are interested in attending, please send a completed CCN Volunteer application form to abby@norfolkchaplaincy.org.uk
Training Sessions
Date
25th September 2pm -4pm 2nd October 2pm-4pm 9th October 2pm – 4pm 16th October 2pm-4pm 23rd October 2pm-4pm 30th October 2pm-4pm 6th November 2pm-4pm 13th November 2pm – 4pmTopic
1. Introduction to CCN
2. The Criminal Justice System
3. Communicating for Change
4. Boundaries & Personal Safety
5. Theory of Change & Goal Setting
6. Practicalities & Record Keeping
7. Safeguarding
8. Trauma-Informed Mentoring