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Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and the MCR team will be on hand to guide you through each step of the way.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact our Mentor Services Team in Aberdeen at email aberdeen@mcrpathways.org / tel.: 07709249661.
Experience required
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person.
Travel details
Mentoring takes place at one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy or St Machar Academy.
Support
Training details
Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers. Our Mentor Journey takes you through the process:
• Info Sessions – an online information session.
• 1:1 Conversations – where we get to know you a little better and ask you questions about your personality, hobbies, school life and career path.
• Training – This is a group session which takes around 2 hours and we have been hosting these online since summer 2020.
• Matching - After training and once PVG is approved, you will be put forward to the matching panel.
• Induction – with your Pathways Coordinator and meet your young person!
• Ongoing support given via the Pathways Coordinator and Mentor Hub.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
Frequency & commitment
Flexible times available - all help is greatly appreciated.
Volunteers (aged 21-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools) with MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Mentor Services Team Aberdeen, MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Mentor Services Team Aberdeen, MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Email address: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Phone number: 07709249661
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