Our Young People’s Mentoring Project assists  young people aged between 14 and 19. Young people who feel the need to involve themselves in the Mentoring programme will come from a variety of backgrounds and have a range of issues  that prevent them progressing  in their academic and private lives.  Many young people finish with their education before it is complete.  The Mentor’s role is to empower the young person in a non-judgemental manner – their Mentor may  be the only person who is actively listening to their concerns.  Barriers to the Mentees’ social and personal development need to be identified and addressed by the Mentor and Mentee.

Barriers may include:

• the young person being a carer for a family member
• lack of confidence
• motivation and self esteem
• no clear goals for the future

A combination of these can manifest itself in particular attitudes in individuals.  Long-term effects, if not addressed, can be lack of direction, lack of structure and lack of employment.

To download/view the mentor resource pack click here

To download/view mentee handbook click here