Mentor a young person with Move On
Mentors and young people meet once a week to work together towards a goal.
Goals are as varied as young people themselves! The goal could be learning to play guitar, taking an art class, or going to the gym together.
Being a consistent and trusted adult in a young person’s life can support them to take part in new experiences, develop skills, and increase their confidence.
Our mentors have a genuine passion for helping young people, accept others for who they are, and can listen and offer encouragement without judgement.
Our next online training sessions to become one of our mentors are:
Contact
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please contact:
- Stephen in our Edinburgh office on 0131 558 3740 or stephen@moveon.org.uk
- Rebecca in our Glasgow office on 0141 221 2272 or rebecca@moveon.org.uk
You can also download our mentor information pack and our mentor application form for more information.
Our young people
We support young people aged 14-25 in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The young people we support are displaying “at risk” signs. These signs may include low attendance at school, welfare issues at home, lack of positive social networks, poor mental health, or being bullied.
Many of our young people are referred to Move On by schools, social care, or NHS Scotland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
"I've reached some of my goals already and that gives me a sense of happiness which I feel can sometimes be hard to find especially during our busy lives."
Ailsa, a young person with a Move On mentorSupport and training
We welcome mentors from all walks of life. You don’t need to have any previous experience or qualifications.
Our only requirements are that you are 18 years old+ and can commit approximately an hour a week for at least six months.
We know that becoming a mentor can be nerve-wracking so we provide thorough training to help you feel completely ready for your new role.
Our training covers:
- An introduction to mentoring
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Trauma awareness
- Child protection
- Boundaries and personal safety
A dedicated member of our team will support both you and the young person during your match.
And don’t worry about being out of pocket – we cover all expenses for travel and activities.
Accreditation
Our mentoring service is accredited by the Scottish Mentoring Network and won their Social Care Project of the Year award in 2018.
We received the 10 Years Continuously Holding the Quality Award from the Scottish Mentoring Network in 2023. As part of holding the award for 10 years, different elements of our mentoring service have been assessed to guarantee they continue to meet a high standard. These include putting our young people first, providing committed mentors, employing skilled staff, and active safeguarding.
For more info and to apply
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please complete our contact form or use the details below:
- Stephen in our Edinburgh office on 0131 558 3740 or stephen@moveon.org.uk
- Andrea in our Glasgow office on 0141 221 2272 or andrea@moveon.org.uk
You can also download our mentor information pack and our mentor application form to find out more.