Volunteer Youth Mentor

As a volunteer mentor you would help a young person to realise their full potential by listening to them and encouraging them. This would take place in a school - The Winston Churchill, Woking

The relationship that develops is what makes the difference. Can you help a young person to build their confidence and discover their potential? Mentors and young people are carefully matched based on their likes, personality and life-experiences. Everyone is different, so we look for mentors from all walks of life. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.

Our mentors volunteer:

• For 1 hour each week
• During term time
• For at least 1 year
• Receive full training and ongoing support.

What skills do I need?

Mentors and young people are carefully matched based on their likes, personality and life-experiences. Everyone is different, so we look for mentors from all walks of life. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.

We say that if you care, you qualify! If you are good at listening and keen to make a difference, you can mentor. No prior specific experience is required, we will provide excellent training and on going support. You will be a caring, positive, consistent adult , a supportive friend, a role model, and a trustworthy listening ear.

Our mentors are:

• Empathetic and kind
• Open minded and non judgemental
• Friendly and approachable
• Understanding and patient
• Committed and reliable
• Over 21