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MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. This is where you can help... MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes to their lives is transformational. The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who is there, just for them. The impact on their life is huge. Scotcen, the Scottish arm of Britain’s leading independent social research institute NatCen, found that 81.6% of mentored care-experienced young people leave school to a positive destination (full-time employment, further education, or higher education) compared to 59.8% of care-experienced non-mentored school leavers. We are hoping to help even more young people in Aberdeenshire reach their potential and are seeking volunteers to mentor at Mearns Academy. The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life. The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis. Are you someone who can #ShareAnHour and support a young person to achieve everything they can in life? Why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime. Sign up and become a mentor today! To register please visit https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or contact our Mentor Services Team by Email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org or phone: 07709249661.
Experience required
You don’t need any qualifications to get involved. Our mentors come from all walks of life, many with no prior experience of working with young people. What is required, is a desire to be a supportive adult who takes an interest in the life and education of a young person, someone who can offer encouragement, share knowledge and life experiences and help a young person to realise their full potential.
Support
Training details
Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers.
The MCR team and your school’s Pathways Coordinator are here to help support your relationship every step of the way. We provide ongoing training and resources to help you encourage your young person to be their best.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
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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 Mearns Academy with MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Your details and message will be sent to:
Mhairi Middleton, MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Mhairi Middleton, MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Email address: mhairi.middleton@mcrpathways.org
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Aberdeenshire:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Aberdeenshire
Email address: volunteering@avashire.org.uk
Phone: 03718 110008
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