Refugees & Mentors - Mentoring Project

Refugees & Mentors offers various forms of support, including one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and group sessions. We assist with important tasks such as finding accommodation, understanding the healthcare system, and improving language skills.

The mentoring service 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.

How to access:

To find out more email info@refmentors.org.uk