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Become a Volunteer Mentor with Young Gloucestershire

Young Gloucestershire is looking for friendly, motivated people to join our team as Volunteer Mentors.

If you enjoy listening, encouraging others, and helping people reach their potential, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a mentor, you’ll support young people aged 11 to 25 who may be facing challenges and could benefit from having a positive role model in their life. You’ll work with a young person for up to six months, helping them build confidence, make positive choices, and move towards their goals.

We’re looking for volunteers who can:

* Commit to at least six months
* Offer up to one hour per week
* Be a positive, reliable, and supportive presence

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial time in a young person’s life.

Don’t worry if you’ve never mentored before — full training and ongoing support are provided.

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Email us at: getinvolved@youngglos.org.uk to find out more.
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Louise

Before working with YG I wouldn’t have been able to speak up, I could barely make eye contact with someone I didn’t know. Now I am being moved up a level on my course because I am doing so well. That has never happened to me before and I feel really proud of myself. I could not have done it without YG’s help.”

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Jack

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