Our volunteer mentors are key to the support we give to young people and we value all that they do for the young people they work with.
The most valuable gift that a mentor can offer a young person is their time, to listen, to explore the issues the young person is grappling with and provide fun activities. Investing your time in a young person sends a strong message to them that they matter.
What's Involved?
A Breathe mentor meets with a young person every 1-2 weeks and provides mentoring and support for at least 12 months. A mentor can be a consistent role model who will have a positive and lasting impact on a young person’s life – helping them to set goals and navigate their way through some of the challenges they are facing.
Why Volunteer?
Mentoring offers you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to use your life experience to help young people. Mentors benefit from seeing a positive change in the person they are mentoring.
Who can be a Mentor?
Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and ages. No special qualifications are required. Qualities needed are those often gained through life experience. However, you will also need a commitment and desire to help young people.
Application Process & Training
We will help you to prepare and get the most from your mentoring experience by providing pre-programme training and continued support.
All mentors will need to complete a simple application form and have an interview. A Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check will be required and will be arranged by the Mentor Coordinator.
How Do I Apply?
You can download a Role Description and Application Form here:
More Information
Or for more information you can contact one of our Mentor Coordinators:
Ruth Julius
Duncan de Gruchy
