At MCR, we know that there is amazing potential and talent in all young people, regardless of their home life and circumstances. But for many, that potential has yet to be discovered. Life experience has knocked the confidence out of some, firmly locking away those seeds of aspiration and hope. It is our aim to uncover, nurture, and develop the skills and capabilities of our most disadvantaged young people. We bridge talent with opportunity through relationship focused mentoring. We're looking for mentors to #BeTheBridge for the young people of Anderson High School. All that's required is one hour per week and a desire to help a young person. Building a positive relationship is based on non-judgemental listening and encouragement. It's about turning up consistently, for no other reason than you care. When one person mentors, two lives are changed. Our mentors help realise the full potential of their young person and empower them with the confidence and belief to make it happen. Mentoring is creating a wave of positive change, impacting our schools, community and country.

We all need that person who believes in us! Ysort-It is a Youth Organisation that covers all of West Dunbartonshire. Volunteer Mentors are required for its Intandem Programme. Intandem is Scotland’s National Mentoring Programme and is funded by Inspiring Scotland and the Robertson’s Trust. Intandem supports care experienced children and young people aged between 8 and 14 at point of referral. Namely, Intandem supports children that live under a Compulsory Supervision Order (CS0) or are living in Kinship Care. For children and young people to thrive and have a bright future, they need one constant adult. Someone who truly inspires and believes in them. Without the support of a Volunteer Mentor, tragically some of the children in our programme would not have a supportive adult like this in their lives. You can truly make a life changing difference! And the reason we know this, is because our young people tell us. You - · Volunteer Mentors must be aged 18 and over. We have mentors from all ages! Every age group has something to offer. · You must be able to commit to spending one hour a week with the person the support. · You must care about young people and want them to have positive outcomes. · Believe like us there should be no barriers to what young people in Scotland can achieve. What we can provide you with - · Comprehensive training and support provided by our dedicated Mentor Support Worker. · Travel expenses. · An activity budget to do activities such as taking a young person to the cinema. · Fantastic facilities at our Base where you can chose to meet your young person. For example you can bake or play Playstation together. · Fantastic work experience, particularly for anyone seeking a career in Health and Social Care or Education.

Grandmentors is an award winning inter-generational mentoring programme, matching volunteer mentors aged 50+ with young people aged 16-24 who have had adverse childhood experiences. Grandmentors has now launched in Midlothian. Our volunteer mentors help young people navigate the transition to independence by guiding them through life skills such as managing finances, accessing employment, education and training, and supporting their health and wellbeing. This opportunity is for volunteers (normally aged 50+) who have life experience and skills to offer. However, if you are younger than 50 and feel you could offer valuable support, please do apply.

intandem volunteer mentors spend time with young people aged 8-14, who are looked after at home or in a kinship care arrangement once a week. The focus of mentoring sessions is to have fun, try new things in their local community and help them recognise their achievements as well as support them through the challenges they face too. Having a volunteer mentor and positive role model can make a huge difference to a young person’s wellbeing.