Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom
Research demonstrates the complex nature of supporting forced migrant populations; however, there is almost no research on volunteer experience of supporting forced migrants. This study explored the experiences of volunteer mentors in the United Kingdom. Eight participants were recruited from a...
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Research demonstrates the complex nature of supporting forced migrant populations; however, there is almost no research on volunteer experience of supporting forced migrants. This study explored the experiences of volunteer mentors in the United Kingdom. Eight participants were recruited from a single charitable organization. Data were collected using in-depth, semi-structured interviews, and verbatim transcripts were analyzed using Interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four superordinate themes emerged: “paralyzed by responsibility and powerlessness”; “weighty emotional fallout”; “navigating murky boundaries”; and “enriched with hope, joy, and inspiration.” Participants experienced a range of emotions as a result of their mentoring: from distress to inspiration. Findings suggest that focusing on achievable changes helps mentors. The mentoring relationship is hugely important to mentors but also requires careful navigation. The findings suggest that, whilst it is a fulfilling experience, support is required for volunteers mentoring forced migrants. The relative strengths and limitations of the study are considered. Theoretical implications and suggestions for organizations, clinical applications, and future research are provided.
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| spelling | doaj.art-92461b79c1f5479192eb3de34e00ce352023-10-23T15:39:34ZengYork University LibrariesRefuge0229-51131920-73362021-05-0137110.25071/1920-7336.40708Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United KingdomIona Tynewydd0Joanna Semlyen1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5372-1344Sophie North2Imogen Rushworth3Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, WalesNorwich Medical School, University of East AngliaUniversity of East Anglia, UKNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research demonstrates the complex nature of supporting forced migrant populations; however, there is almost no research on volunteer experience of supporting forced migrants. This study explored the experiences of volunteer mentors in the United Kingdom. Eight participants were recruited from a single charitable organization. Data were collected using in-depth, semi-structured interviews, and verbatim transcripts were analyzed using Interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four superordinate themes emerged: “paralyzed by responsibility and powerlessness”; “weighty emotional fallout”; “navigating murky boundaries”; and “enriched with hope, joy, and inspiration.” Participants experienced a range of emotions as a result of their mentoring: from distress to inspiration. Findings suggest that focusing on achievable changes helps mentors. The mentoring relationship is hugely important to mentors but also requires careful navigation. The findings suggest that, whilst it is a fulfilling experience, support is required for volunteers mentoring forced migrants. The relative strengths and limitations of the study are considered. Theoretical implications and suggestions for organizations, clinical applications, and future research are provided. https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/40708volunteersmentorshipforced migrantsPTSDUnited Kingdomphenomenological analysis |
| spellingShingle | Iona Tynewydd Joanna Semlyen Sophie North Imogen Rushworth Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom Refuge volunteers mentorship forced migrants PTSD United Kingdom phenomenological analysis |
| title | Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom |
| title_full | Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom |
| title_fullStr | Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom |
| title_full_unstemmed | Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom |
| title_short | Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom |
| title_sort | volunteer mentor experiences of mentoring forced migrants in the united kingdom |
| topic | volunteers mentorship forced migrants PTSD United Kingdom phenomenological analysis |
| url | https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/40708 |
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