YMCA Plymouth has expanded their mentoring programme let Youth Hub members have a TRY for themselves:
T - talk about mentoring – what is it? How could it help YOU?
R – relationship building – find the right person for YOU
Y – your choice – what do YOU want from the experience Want to find out more?
What is MY Future Youth Mentoring?
A mentoring programme which helps young people aged 16 to 24.
During the programme you will be paired with an adult volunteer called a mentor.
Mentors help you with finding a job, going to school, and learning new skills.
Who will the mentor be?
A mentor is an adult who wants to help young people.
You get a mentor who has similar interests to you.
Mentors volunteer their time because they want to help the community.
Mentors get training and safety checks before they start.
The MY Future Mentor Coordinator supports them.
We will ask you for your thoughts to help us improve.
What will the mentor do?
The first meeting will be in a place you know, with the MY Future Mentor Coordinator introducing you.
The mentor will meet you at least once a month for about an hour.
The mentor will learn about your interests and goals.
The mentor will help you with skills like:
building confidence
writing a CV
managing money.
Where do I meet the mentor?
You will meet your mentor in public places like:
your school or college
a local cafe, library or public space.
Essentially, a mentor is someone who is there to help you reach your goals. They are your professional friend.
Want to get involved or find out more?
Drop in and meet Liz on Thursday 12 September between 12noon and 2pm at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, or email Liz at liz.bell@ymcaplymouth.org.uk to find out more.
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