Lived Experience Mentor

Lived Experience Mentor 

Been There is a charity supporting 18+ with body image issues and eating disorders by connecting them with Peer Mentors who have personal experience with these challenges.

Peer Mentor Role: Been There, Peer Mentors are carefully vetted and thoroughly trained with input from clinical leads. The role of a peer mentor is to provide support to mentees, by creating a space for those struggling to open up, listen and provide hope through the power of shared experiences. 

Training and Support: Mentors receive training shaped by both clinical expertise. Every Mentor is vetted, trained by experts, and fully supported by the charity throughout.

What we need from you : 

• Application process - around 20 minutes to complete
• Checks - a DBS check and two references
• Training - 6–8 hours of initially, fully provided at no cost
• Weekly commitment - 1 to 3 hours per week, over 12 weeks
• Minimum commitment - 6 months
• Ongoing support - safeguarding guidance and clinical supervision throughout

Get Involved:

If you'd like to get involved, or find out more about the peer mentoring role at Been There, please reach out directly to recruitment@beenthereapp.com or apply directly via https://apply.beenthereapp.com/mentor

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.