Mentoring
Helping young people in care be the best they can be
Become a Mentor
In this volunteer role, you'll make a meaningful impact over a shorter period—typically 3-6 months, though sometimes longer. You'll mentor a child or young person as they prepare to leave care, helping them develop essential life skills or supporting them through this important transition. Alongside one-on-one meetings, you'll also have the opportunity to connect with other volunteers and young people through fun group activities. You'll receive full training and ongoing support, including guidance on goal-setting, and all activities are fully funded through the scheme.
- 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.
