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Mentor

  • MCR Pathways
  • VO90412

Description

MCR Pathways is a multi-award-winning mentoring programme helping Scotland’s care-experienced and vulnerable young people achieve the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as all other young people.

At the core of the MCR Programme are 1 hour weekly in-school meetings between a young person and mentor, who listens and provides encouragement.

MCR Mentors come from all walks of life and commit to supporting a young person in school for a minimum of a year, ideally two. They are trained and supported by MCR throughout the mentoring relationship.

External research shows that MCR mentoring has made a significant and lasting impact on young people’s confidence and self-esteem, in addition to school staying-on rates, attainment and progression to positive destinations - college, university, and employment.

Share an hour and support a young person to reach their potential. When one person mentors, two lives are changed. Get involved! https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/

Organisation aims and objectives

MCR Pathways supports young people in or on the edges of the care system to realise their full potential. By providing relationship-based mentoring alongside employment and further & higher education experiences, young people are encouraged to discover and pursue their ambitions.

Availability

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1 hour per week, during the school day.

Frequency and commitment details

1 hour per week, during the school day.

Restrictions

Experience required: No specific skills or experiences are required. Training will be completed in the onboarding process and support will be provided throughout the mentoring journey.
Travel details: In 1 of 8 Dundee secondary schools - Baldragon Academy, Braeview Academy, Craigie High School, Grove Academy, Harris Academy, Morgan Academy, St John's RC High School and St Paul's RC Academy.
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses details: Please note: No expenses are paid for this opportunity
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 3 months ago

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