I am a new proud ambassador for ‘Been There’, this is an amazing charity close to my heart dealing with body image issues. They are a charity offering one to one mentoring support, via an app, from a real person who has experienced similar challenges.
Been There helps adults who are experiencing any body image issues and related mental health concerns, by connecting them with a Mentor who has ‘Been There’ via an app. Each Mentor is vetted and comprehensively trained by experts, and fully supported by the charity, enabling them to listen to, and share their experience with Mentees weekly, through the discrete and safe- space of our in-app chat function.
Who is Been There?
Been There is a charity with an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained Mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen. They normal people just like you who’ve Been There. We’ve lived through body issues, mental health struggles, all kinds of problems and personal struggles and we want to help.
It’s important to note that they’re not therapists, psychologists, counsellors or helplines, we’re just like you, and we care because we wish we had someone who had “Been There”
become a Been There Mentor
Do you know what it feels like to struggle with your body image, negatively impacting your wellbeing and mental health?
Or perhaps you have supported someone else through body image issues?
Can you spare 1-3 hours a week to volunteer?
Do you want to transform your lived experiences into powerful support?
Then you should join Been There as a Mentor! We are looking for people just like you to help us support more Mentees who desperately need a safe space to talk.
Into Days
If you would like to join Been There intro days to find our more, they will be held in June, as part of the #BigHelpOut, and October. These are 45 mins chats to learn more about the role, hear from our current Mentors and ask any questions you may have. Sign up for our June introduction days here. 10th June @ 12:30 pm and 6pm, 11th June @ 8:30am or 11th Oct @12 noon
What is a Been There Mentor?
Someone who walks alongside a Mentee and helps them see the value in themselves. This is for you if…. You have experienced body image struggles or someone close to you has and you have recovered for over 2 years
You’re over 21 years old and based in the UK, you are able to complete around 6-8 hours of online training and assessment. To commit to between 1-3 hours a week as a Mentor. All necessary safeguarding checks including DBS and personal references. Agree to Been There’s confidentiality and privacy policy guidelines. You must commit to a minimum of six months volunteering with Been There.
Training has been developed alongside the Body Image Clinic’s Clinical Director, Thomas Midgley, with feedback from Been There’s current Mentors meaning that you will have the skills, understanding, confidence and tools to begin your role as a Mentor
If you are interested in becoming a mentor APPLY HERE
Help Fundraise
This year, Been There is asking you to challenge yourself and raise a minimum of £260 to support a Mentee through our complete lived experience Mentoring programme. Healing through the power of sharing with a relatable, non-judgmental Mentor has a proven ability to change and to save lives. Challenge your friends, families and colleagues to do the same and together, we can save hundreds of lives.
Download our fundraising pack for individuals or for corporates to get some ideas.
Fill in the contact form to pledge your amount.
Head to our #ChallengeMe Justgiving page and create your fundraiser.