Bramber Bakehouse is an award-winning charity, supporting women who have experienced abuse, exploitation or displacement with the confidence, knowledge and skills they need for a positive future. We deliver a trauma-informed programme, using baking as a therapeutic tool, in a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment, complemented by wellbeing sessions to equip women with the tools they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

Flourish 121 Mentoring is part of Bramber Bakehouse’s Progression Programme, and offers participants continued support, guidance and encouragement that gives women confidence to grow. 

We are looking for kind, caring and committed volunteers to provide regular 121 mentoring to their matched mentee (12 scheduled sessions of up to 60 minute telephone and/ or google meet video calls). 

Volunteering commitment: 

• Approximately 2 hours per week (includes mentoring calls + related admin & support)
• Up to 12 sessions per mentoring match
• Calls may take place Monday – Thursday, between 9am to 4pm for up to 60 minutes.

Essential 

• Must be female aged 21+
• Able to build relationships and work positively with team members and other women
• Organised and reliable
• Good communication skills
• Good standard of English 
• Good IT skills (i.e. accessing emails, video calls, session forms, virtual training & resources)
• A warm, friendly and encouraging attitude 
• An understanding, empathetic and non-judgemental approach
• A clear sense of professional boundaries
• An interest, experience and insights into personal growth and development topics 
• Have a good support system in place for own needs 

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with women survivors of trauma 
• Experience of working with ethnically and culturally diverse communities
• Experience of coaching & mentoring relationships 

 

Contact

0333 344 7532 recruitment@bramberbakehouse.co.uk