A trusted adult in your corner.
Sometimes what a young person needs most is one consistent, trusted adult who listens without judging and sticks around. That is what our mentoring offers, through one to one matches and group sessions.
V99 mentoring
Through our V99 mentoring programme we match young people with trained mentors for one to one support, and we also run group mentoring where young people learn from each other as well as from us.
What a young person can expect
- A mentor who turns up every week and actually listens.
- A safe, relaxed space, at our base or somewhere that suits.
- Help to set goals that matter to them, from school and friendships to confidence and next steps.
- No judgement, no pressure and no report card. Progress at their pace.
Who it is for
Young people aged 10 to 25 who would benefit from extra support. Some are referred by schools or other services; others ask for a mentor themselves, or a parent gets in touch. All routes are welcome.
How to be referred, or refer someone
If you are a young person, a parent or carer, a school or a professional and you think mentoring could help, contact us and we will take it from there. We will arrange an informal first meeting so the young person can decide if it feels right for them.