JOB TITLE : Mentoring Programme Officer, Foróige Mentoring North Mayo
Job Reference: FRGJOB_918

Foróige is the National Youth Development Organisation, which promotes and fosters youth development through the operation of various youth services in urban and rural areas throughout the country. Foróige is currently recruiting for the following position:

MENTORING PROGRAMME OFFICER

Project Summary

Foróige’s Mentoring Programme connects a vulnerable young person to an adult volunteer mentor to facilitate a positive transition from adolescence into adulthood. Foróige’s Mentoring Programme has undergone numerous evaluation studies to assess outcomes for young people. Results show that the mentoring intervention is effective in relation to emotional wellbeing and social support as well as strong adherence to best practice in youth mentoring. The programme matches an adult volunteer to a young person in need of support. Its core assumption is that a caring and supportive friendship will develop and reinforce the positive development of the young person. Typically the match meets once a week, for one to two hours, and the initial commitment is for one year. The underlying assumption is that the adult volunteer will become a role model, a mentor, but perhaps most of all, a friend. A blended mentoring programme can be offered to support young people by matching them with a caring adult volunteer who they can connect with weekly in person or online. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating a range of Foróige’s Mentoring models including the Big Brother Big Sister Programme, The MentorMe Programme, Site based Mentoring, Third level Mentoring and Peer to Peer School Mentoring.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in Youth / Justice / Health Promotion work (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
• Access to car and full Irish driving licence

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form.

The full job spec is available on the Foróige website. Please fill out our online application form to apply.

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday Thursday 4th July 2024 12 noon.

Foróige is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.