Mentor

Established in March 2016, the Mentoring Programme trains volunteer mentors to provide weekly one-to-one support and advice to young refugees and asylum-seekers in line with their goals and aspirations.

Due to the complex social, psychological, and practical challenges many young people face when trying to settle into their new communities, our holistic and youth-focused mentoring approach enables young people to develop the independence skills, support networks, and confidence they need to achieve their full potential.

What skills do I need?

Mentors can be anyone who lives or works in London. Our mentors come from all professions and backgrounds, but most importantly they are all people who want to help! They are also volunteers, which means that they are not paid for their time as a mentor.

When we meet individuals for an initial assessment, we will also ask if they have any preferences for a mentor (i.e. man/woman, older/younger, any particular skills), so that we can match them with somebody they would feel comfortable with!