The volunteer mentor makes a commitment to work within the policies and procedures of the scheme, to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, and to ensure that they accurately understand their role and that of their colleagues, and to actively participate in the scheme.

The volunteer mentor agrees to undergo an induction course with the scheme and then:

• Volunteer for the scheme for a minimum of 1 year and thereafter as negotiated with the scheme co-ordinator
• Be available to volunteer with mentees on a weekly or fortnightly basis
• Undertake the necessary ongoing internal training consisting of 2hour sessions on four separate occasions
• Attend all sessions agreed with mentees and, where not available, to notify both mentees and the scheme co-ordinator in advance
• Attend monthly practice supervisions
• Record all work with mentees and forward all such records to the practice supervisor
• Treat all mentees and colleagues attached to the scheme with equality and respect
• Agree any leave with the scheme co-ordinator in advance when possible
• Give 1 month's notice of intention to leave to the scheme co-ordinator.

• Ensure that all mentors within in the scheme are covered by the public liability and indemnity insurance policy of the local authority
• Ensure that mentors have access to regular supervision that offers initial and ongoing support regarding the mentors' work and personal development
• Provide training that gives clear information on ethical and practical matters relevant to the work of the scheme
• Work with mentors to identify external training that may be of benefit to the individual for personal and professional development
• Inform mentors of any change in circumstances of the scheme, or working practices, or any other matter that is of mutual interest.