We support communities in Westminster and the neighbouring boroughs, working closely with young people-to achieve their goals with the support of a mentor. In mentoring programme for young people, we work with skilled, dedicated and trained volunteer mentors who provide regular sustained support for three to six months in a goal-focused programme tailored for the needs of young people aged 10 – 25.
Our mentoring programme is based in positive psychology, supporting good mental health and wellbeing. Young people determine the focus of their mentoring, and support might include developing healthy family and social relationships, enhancing wellness, access to education and career development and building important life skills. Our mentors and the experiences they offer inspire positive change as they nurture trusting and supportive relationships.
- Mentors help young people identify and achieve goals that matter to them
- Boosting confidence and wellbeing: based in positive psychology, our mentoring is designed to help people develop a growth mind-set, setting them up for success
- Mentors help people connect to one more group, service or activity that meets needs, for lasting change. Signpost/ refer young people to other youth organisations
- Helping young people to build important soft skills
- Helping young people to develop healthy family and social relationships, enhancing wellness, access to education and career development
- offer a listening ear
Volunteers will be provided training by members of our organisation and encouraged to attend regular group supervision meetings.
Training includes
- Online theoretical training – 2 hours (in your own time, whenever it suits you)
- In person practical training – 3,5hours
Volunteers will be expected to complete all training sessions and attend regular supervisions to ensure safe practice.