Dundee charity TCA are on the lookout for volunteer mentors for a brand new intandem mentoring programme to support children and young people living with close family or friends in kinship care in Dundee.
The one-of-a kind intandem family mentoring programme pairs volunteer mentors with children and young people aged 7-15 living in kinship arrangements, who meet regularly and build positive and trusted relationships. The programme also makes sure kinship carers get the support they need.
intandem seeks to offer opportunities for new and positive activities and relationships, where young people have choices, where they can learn to trust their own judgement and have fun.
Kathryn Baker, Chief Executive of TCA, said:
“We are pleased to bring this new service to Dundee to offer kinship children and families mentoring and support through intandem family mentoring. We understand the importance of listening and supporting children and families to build strong trusted relationships to help them thrive.
“To make this happen, we are actively seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join as volunteers. If you are a good listener with a positive and non-judgemental attitude, we need you! We will support you with comprehensive training and on-going support, so you are well-prepared for mentoring.
“Young people tell us the most important qualities of a mentor are being able to listen, be up for having fun, and turn up consistently to spend time with them. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.”
In addition to weekly mentoring sessions with trained volunteers, intandem family mentoring also offers tailored support to the wider kinship family, including practical and emotional assistance from TCA, which can improve family relationships, enhance wellbeing, and build positive connections with schools and other support networks.
Celia Tennant, Chief Executive of Inspiring Scotland, who manage the national intandem programme, said:
“We are thrilled to extend our mentoring programme to Dundee and look forward to seeing the positive changes it will bring to kinship families in the area. With rising rates of kinship care across Scotland, intandem family mentoring is addressing the growing demand for support from families, who are often at crisis point before receiving help.
“Dundee is home to an estimated 300-500 kinship families, and this new programme will offer a much-needed breathing space for them and build trust and confidence in young people during a challenging time in their lives.”
For more information about the intandem family mentoring programme and how to get involved, please visit TCA’s website.
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