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STARFISH Group Mentoring is an AIMCommunity mentoring programme designed to help young people increase their self esteem and self-confidence, building positive peer-relationships and regulating emotions. The sessions are run by a group of professional mentors and youth workers, volunteers and young volunteers.

 

STARFISH Mentoring is for young people between the ages of 8 - 16 years. The age groups are usually split into primary age (8-11) and secondary age (11-16). The groups can be up to 10 young people in each group.

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When?

Wednesday afternoons from 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Where?

AIMCentral, East Howe Youth Centre, Kinson Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HD

Branksome Community Centre, Recreation Road, Poole, BH12 2EA

How Long?

11 Weeks (Including half terms)

How Much?

£150 per young person

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What is STARFISH Mentoring
What is Starfish Plus

STARFISH Plus Mentoring is an AIMCommunity mentoring programme designed to help young people increase their self esteem and self-confidence, building positive peer-relationships and regulating emotions. The sessions are in the form of 1:1 mentoring run by a team of professional mentors and youth workers, volunteers and young volunteers.

 

STARFISH Plus Mentoring is for young people between the ages of 11 - 18 years.

 

STARFISH Mentoring uses the ASPACE model of mentoring. ASPACE focuses on the needs and support in the areas of: 

Abilities and Skills

Self-Esteem and Confidence

Peer Relationships

Adult and Family Relationships

Communication

Education and Employment

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When?

Monday - Friday between 9am - 6pm

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How Much?

£30 per hour

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Where?

Bespoke venues across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

"Wes helped me understand what a real friend is and that my opinion and interests matter. My voice was validated. He also helped me to 'think outside the box'. It was friendly and inviting there and T was also understanding and relatable". - S
Meet the Team

Meet The Starfish Team

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Wes

STARFISH Project Manager

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Ehlana

STARFISH Mentor Poole

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Mary

STARFISH Volunteer

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Anya

STARFISH Mentor Bournemouth

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Emma

STARFISH Mentor Christchurch

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Sara

STARFISH Group Volunteer

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Tom

Occupational Therapist

Events

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Job Opportunities
 

Starfish Mentor (Christchurch)

Responsible to:        Starfish Mentoring Manager 

Responsible for:      1:1 Sessional Work and Group Work for Starfish Hours         Flexible/ as agreed (Min 5 hours per week)

Salary:                       From £12.54 per hour (Term Time Only) 

Job Base:                  AIM Central,

                                  Kinson Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HD. 

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the Job Description

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Every day we are grateful for the dedication and work that volunteers do at Starfish Mentoring. Volunteers work in all facets of Starfish.

If you are interested in volunteering, there may be a position for you!

Volunteering Roles

 

Funding Team 

As we are a charity, we are always looking for funding in the form of grants and donations. We are looking for volunteers that are happy to help write applications for funding and to help raise funds to subsidise the costs for service users. People who have experience with finding bid writing, or are enthusiastic to work alongside our current staff to help shape our applications, we would be happy to have you volunteer for us.

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Mentoring Team

Delivering face to face mentoring for young people between the ages of 8 - 18 is an integral part of Starfish Mentoring. Working with young people both in a group setting (Starfish Group) and 1:1 work (Starfish Plus) makes a big difference to the community that we are serving. Volunteers that are interested in supporting young people's development in the ASPACE areas are welcome.

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Social Media Team

One of the key areas that we do need support and development is our presence and promotion on social media. We have content and information to upload and send out on our social media platforms, as well as updating our current content and administration. Volunteers with good skills using contemporary technology and editing would be beneficial to the Starfish team.


Transportation Team

Starfish Mentoring works with young people across the BCP and Dorset area. We are looking for volunteers that are happy to drive our AIMCommunity vehicle to pick up and drop off young people. We are also looking for volunteers to transport small groups to events and trips that Starfish Mentoring organises. If you are 25+ and have a valid driving licence, this could be a role for you.

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Event Planning Team

Throughout the year, Starfish Mentoring organises events for young people, parents, carers, guardians, family members and referrers can attend. These events are designed to showcase young people and their skills, stories and reflections during their time at Starfish. We are looking for volunteers to help plan, deliver and evaluate events for Starfish so that the young people have a platform to share their experiences.

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Spreading the Word Team

We always need people to spread the word of the work that Starfish and AIMCommunity are currently doing. If you would like to be an advocate or ambassador for Starfish and tell others about the provision that we can deliver, that would be a great way to volunteer for us.

Volunteering Opportunities

Starfish Volunteer Handbook

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