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Volunteer Mentor

Summary

At Strength & Stem we want to see female survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life.

We aim to achieve our vision by offering tailored skills training (including vocational floristry, prevocational and wellbeing skills training), work experience, mentorship, and a supportive community. Our evidence-based, holistic programme is designed to help prepare survivors for future security, develop their agency, and increase their sense of wellbeing and community. The mentoring programme is an essential part of achieving these outcomes. 

Volunteer mentors support programme participants as they work towards their future security (this could be employment, volunteering, or courses) and self-development goals. Mentoring will take place over a period of six months, following the mentee’s successful completion of the Strength & Stem vocational floristry and prevocational skills training sessions.

If you have professional experience and a strong passion to support women who have experienced extreme disadvantage, we would absolutely love for you to apply.

Terms

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Role title: Strength & Stem Mentor

Reports to: Programme Director

Hours: We expect mentors to meet with their mentees for 2-4 hours a month for 6 months duration from July – December 2026

Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer role; reasonable travel and refreshment expenses are reimbursed

This role will require mentors to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and attend mandatory training.

Start date: July 2025

How to apply

Please complete the mentor interest form linked to below, and one of our team will be in touch.

You can download the “Become a Mentor” infographic below, for more information on the application process.

Closing deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 14th June 2026.

Mentor Interest Form
Download "Become a Mentor" infographic

Other Volunteering Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in supporting Strength & Stem. 

Volunteers are an important part of this mission, and there are many ways to get involved — from mentoring and leading workshops, to offering work experience or sharing professional skills. 

Below are some of the ways you can get involved. 

To enquire about any of these opportunities please email hello@strengthandstem.com

  • 1. Host a 2-hour floristry workshop

    Do you have floristry skills to share? We welcome volunteers to run short, beginner-friendly workshops for our Alumni community. These sessions are relaxed, creative, and designed to help Alumni reconnect and build confidence. 

    Here’s how it works: 

    - We handle planning, organise the location (or you can use your own venue if preferred), and provide all materials (flowers, secateurs, etc.) 

    - The Strength & Stem team is there to support you on the day 

    Your role: Bring your skills and enthusiasm to lead a 2-hour session for up to 15 people — we take care of the rest. 

    Ideas could include a small bouquet, flower crown, or seasonal centrepiece — we’d love to hear your ideas! 

  • 2. Lead a skills workshop

    Our programme includes workshops focused on: Wellbeing, Agency, Relationships and Future Security. We welcome volunteers to get creative and think about how their expertise could support women in any of these areas. 

    Whether it’s practical skills, personal development tips, or professional know-how, your knowledge could make a real impact. Past workshops have included self-care, self-compassion, time management, communication, and an introduction to the UK job market. 

    Workshops can be a single morning or afternoon session, so no long-term commitment is needed. If you have the knowledge but aren’t sure how to turn it into a workshop, our team can help with planning and facilitation — we’re excited for you to get in touch and share your ideas with us! 

  • 3. Provide work experience

    As part of our programme, each participant completes up to 12 days of voluntary work experience with florists or flower farmers in London. Even if you can only host a few days, your support makes a real difference — helping participants put their skills into practice in a real-world setting. 

    We provide full training and support, so you can focus on sharing your expertise and welcoming our participants. 

    You can find our full guide to providing work experience here.

  • 4. Share your skills

    Have another way to help? 

    If you have expertise in social media, videography, corporate outreach, or anything else that could support our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

    You can contribute in a way that fits your skills and availability. 

  • 5. Become a mentor

    Mentoring is a key part of our programmes. Mentors guide participants through self-development, employment, and training goals over six months, following the successful completion of our vocational floristry and prevocational skills sessions. 

    We provide a structured programme to support both mentor and mentee. Mentors must be female and have employment or business experience, including goal setting, navigating the UK job market, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. 

    Applications open annually from March to May and more information can be found here on our website when we are open for recruitment. 

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