VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

THROUGH THE GATE VOLUNTEERS

The Through the Gate Project recruits and trains volunteers to befriend and support short-term prisoners in the London area.   We work primarily with HMP Brixton and our TTG volunteers support prisoners whilst in custody, during and after release in an attempt to help them break the ‘revolving door’ of prison - offending - prison.

MENTORING

New Bridge’s mentors come from all walks of life and from various ethnic and religious groups. The men and women who undertake this work have a common desire to help people. They offer patience, warmth, empathy, dependability and understanding. They are good listeners and are reasonably mature in their own outlook on life, and are people who themselves have an ability to cope.

HOW ARE VOLUNTEERS/MENTORS SELECTED?

Prospective volunteers/mentors are required to fill out an application form stating their reasons for wishing to become a volunteer/mentor and detailing any relevant experience(s). Volunteers/mentors are also required to provide the names and addresses of two referees who will be approached for a written reference.

All prospective volunteers/mentors are interviewed and must attend a two-day training course before they can commence.

Once you have completed and returned the application form we will write to you with further details of this training. Please note that New Bridge reimburses all reasonable travel costs to training.

Application form
To receive an application pack for any voluntary role please contact us using the contact page stating which voluntary role you are interested in.