Mentoring Information Evening

At Break, we make life better for vulnerable young people.We believe every child and young person needs a home where they feel safe and loved, so they can grow in confidence and look to the future with hope.That’s why we work tirelessly to help children with disabilities, young people in care and the families that support them, finding a way through difficult times and opening the door to brighter tomorrows.Our vision is to ensure children, young people and families reach their full potential and shape their own futures in a safe and creative environment.Find out more about what we do in ourBreak booklet.Our Core ServicesYoung people in care and moving onChildren and young people with disabilitiesFamilies in need of supportChildren at riskOur MissionWe provide services of the highest quality, working together to create stability and improve opportunities for a better future.Our Values• We listen to and respect all individuals • We are inclusive • We do the right thing • We make a difference • We are optimistic • We inspire and create hopeTo download our 2017/2018 Annual Review clickhere2017/18 Annual Report & Accounts availablehereContact usIf you'd like to get in touch with us, if you have questions, compliments or complaints, we want to hear from you. Please contactreception@break-charity.orgor call us on 01603 670100. Thank you.

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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Come along to Break's meeting space at Diamond House on Vulcan Road and have a chart with our mentoring team. </SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Mentoring a young person in Norfolk could be one of the most rewarding things you ever choose to do. You could help us to change young lives.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Break is looking for committed people who have a few</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>hours to spare every couple of weeks to support the</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>charity’s young service users.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>This includes young people in care; young people leaving care;</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>young people with disabilities; young carers; young people in</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>foster placements; and young parents in need of support.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>• able to relate to young people</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>• a good listener</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>• friendly and patient</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>• you have a good sense of humour</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Find out more, email </SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>mentoring@break-charity.org or call Clare Oakley, Senior Mentoring Co-ordinator on 07771 808 619.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>What do Break mentors do?</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Our mentors give their time to develop a relationship</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>with a vulnerable young person to give them support and</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>encouragement.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Each young person’s needs are different, so the type of</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>contact a mentor has with a young person will vary, but may</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>include casual activities such as going out for lunch or walks;</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>helping young people access local community activities; or</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>providing support with finding employment or educational</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>opportunities.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Any volunteer must understand that mentoring for Break is a</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>have on the young person, their carers and families.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation states that</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Mentoring makes a real difference to people who find that</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>they need the dedicated support of another person, often at</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>a time of transition or change.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>A supportive relationship with a mentor – who is not family</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>or a close friend – can encourage a young person to make</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>positive changes in their life.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Mentors are carefully recruited, going through a formal</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>application process, training programme and interviews.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>We also take up references and an Enhanced Criminal</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Ongoing training and regular supervision is provided and</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>Break pays expenses and mileage to mentors.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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