Mentoring
Helping young people in care be the best they can be
Young people thrive when supported by a positive male role model. Mentoring them helps them reach their personal, professional and educational potential.
Becoming a mentor with us is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children in care, by helping them achieve their personal goals. As a mentor, you’ll provide guidance, encouragement, and friendship, creating a positive and supportive relationship that can have a lasting impact. The experience is both fun and fulfilling, with a strong focus on befriending and building trust. You won’t be alone in this journey – our dedicated volunteer team will provide you with ongoing support and training to ensure you feel confident and empowered every step of the way.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back and help shape a young person’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
- You need to be 18+ to apply. We welcome enquiries and applications from people of all backgrounds.
- Use of a car is beneficial but not essential.
- No previous experience of supporting young people is necessary. We provide full training.
- We are looking for volunteers with the right values. Volunteers who can befriend, support, advise and are committed to young people reach their potential. Our volunteers engage, inspire and motivate young people who need help overcoming difficulties in their life and would benefit from a listening ear.
- The requirement is you are able to see the young person twice a month (usually on evenings and weekends) for 3-6 months with the option of extending the friendship.
- The role is subject to an informal interview and training.
- You need to live in the Tees Valley region.
- All activities and mileage costs are reimbursed.
To speak to our volunteer team, you can contact us on 01429 891 444, email us at admin@changingfuturesne.co.uk or head over to our Facebook page to drop us a message! We ask all our volunteers to complete an application form as part of getting involved in the project. You can apply here
Richard's Volunteering Experience
Many of the young people I met had anger issues, which is why they were referred to the service but I found them to be funny, engaging and great team players who often looked after each other. The young people taught me that I should never give up. There are too many fond memories to pick a favourite one. You just had to be there to appreciate the fun times that we had together.
