We are an award winning charity called MCR Pathways. We provide a school-based 1-2-1 mentoring programme for vulnerable young people in schools across Surrey, West London and Hertfordshire.
All of our mentors are volunteers who give just 1 hour a week to mentor the young person they are carefully matched to.
No prior experience is required - we say that if you care, you qualify! If you are good at listening and keen to make a difference, you can mentor. We will provide excellent training and on going support.
Through no fault of their own, young people who are care-experienced or facing challenges experience a significant gap in outcomes compared to their peers. They aren’t reaching their potential - but 1-2-1 mentoring can change that. Just one hour a week with a consistent, caring adult can boost confidence, academic performance and open doors to a brighter future.
We’re transforming the lives of the young people we support, recognising their talent, we help them to grow and utilise their abilities. We want everyone to get a fair chance at life.
Having someone who believes in you can make all the difference. A mentor provides encouragement, reassurance and a safe space to build confidence and self worth, ultimately helping the young person to unlock their potential.
By volunteering as a mentor you really can transform the life of a young person who is facing challenges. You will be a caring, positive, consistent adult , a supportive friend, a role model, a trustworthy listening ear. We are sure that you will also find the role incredibly rewarding whilst also developing your skills in active listening and empathy.
"Everybody's got something to offer. Everybody's got life skills. It doesn't matter where you come from. It was the best thing that I've ever done."
If you would like to help young people flourish and make a positive difference to your local community please do get in touch!
An hour a week - a lifetime of impact!
For more information and to see the schools that we are located in: https://mcrpathways.org./
