Mentor Programme

A programme for care experienced 18-25 year olds.

New apprentices


The programme is designed to help improve the lives of care experienced young people

aged 18-25. A mentor, will provide 2-4 hours a month of guidance, encouragement and

a positive listening ear to help them overcome challenges, set goals and help them build

a brighter future. As a ‘critical friend’ Mentors are able to offer guidance, support

and form a positive one-to-one relationship with care experienced mentees, who may

have experienced limited life chances. The mentor’s role will provide

support to the mentee to enable them to take responsibility for areas of professional

and personal growth. The mentor is there to create a supportive, challenging and

reflective learning environment.


I am doing Level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship with Dorset Youth & Dorset Council. Part of my role is helping to plan & deliver the mentoring programme for this I have assisted with mentor interviews, training & planning. I have also designed and created this mentor page on the website!”

Qasim, Apprentice- Project Worker

Mentors

  • Anissa Lee
    Anissa Lee
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Christian Wyle
    Christian Wyle
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Donna Devoto
    Donna Devoto
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Rodger Teasdale
    Rodger Teasdale
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Kate Venables
    Kate Venables
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Lauren Kenney
    Lauren Kenney
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Penny Sturt
    Penny Sturt
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Michael Finn
    Michael Finn
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Karen Perryman
    Karen Perryman
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Michael Haines
    Michael Haines
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Natalie Joyce
    Natalie Joyce
    Volunteer Mentor
  • Natalie Hilton
    Natalie Hilton
    Volunteer Mentor

WHAT will a mentor do

Mentor website page 3


Frequently asked questions for mentees


  • How often can I meet with my mentor?   

    It is suggested that you can meet your mentor for 2-4 hours a month and this can be flexible to fit around you and the mentor

  • When can I meet my mentor?    

    This is really flexible and something that you decide together with your mentor, it could be weekdays, evenings or weekends

  • How do I communicate with my mentor?    

    We use a web app called Wowment, where you can text, call or schedule catch ups with your mentor in a safe and secure way

  • What sort of things can I do in the mentoring sessions?

    You can do all sorts of things in your mentoring sessions and you mentor will help you come up with ideas and activities. these could be things like: going for walks, going for coffee, trying a new sport/activity/skills, help with life skills, job searching, or just meet up for a chat.