Mentoring
At the heart of each trusted relationship is an inspiring individual who can offer guidance and a unique and relevant insight to help young people as they strive to make changes in their lives. Our Mentors and youth worker work with 11-18 year olds and are matched based on needs. You may work together for between three and six months depending on your circumstances.
One to one youth work
Supporting Young People Through Modern Day ChallengesAt Young Gloucestershire (YG), we understand that young people today face many different pressures, harms, and challenges. To help, we offer a one to one trusted adult model, giving each young person consistent, personalised support from someone who is there just for them.
While our programmes may change depending on funding and focus, the heart of our approach always stays the same:
* A strong youth work ethos
* A trauma-informed approach
* Building safe, supportive, and trusted adult relationships
Through this, young people have someone they can count on to listen, to advocate for them, and to support them in taking positive steps forward.
Available services
Our Current Modern-Day Harms SupportWe know that young people face many different risks and pressures in today’s world. At Young Gloucestershire (YG), we provide targeted one-to-one support through our trusted adult model.
Our current programmes include:
Online Navigation (ages 11–18)
Helping young people who are at risk online, or who want to build the skills and knowledge to stay safe in the digital world.
Risk Mentoring (ages 11–18)
Supporting young people at risk of harm in their community, focusing on exploitation and violence.
Tewkesbury Mentoring (ages 11–16)
Trusted adult mentoring for young people in the Tewkesbury district who are facing challenges.
Pathways (ages 16–25)
One to one support for young people with disabilities, helping them succeed and progress.
Some common questions.
“One to one trusted adult support services provide a long-term (up to six months) ‘safe space’ for anyone who requires a sustained, trusted relationship with an adult. It is a one-to-one, non-judgemental relationship in which an individual mentor voluntarily gives time to support and encourage another. This relationship is typically developed at a time of transition in the mentee’s life and lasts for a significant and sustained period.” (Active Community Unit, Definition of Mentoring).
Our trusted adult one to one support lasts between three and six months
Our mentoring programmes are open to you people aged 11 to 25 years old. However we have specific criteria for each programme.
To access our services click the ‘Access Services’ button at the top of your screen and complete a referral form. Anyone can fill out the referral form on behalf of someone else if they have their permission. We also welcome self referrals. Please provide us with as much information as you can so we can provide you with the most appropriate support. Once we have received this we will review your information and contact you to discuss what support we can offer.
Yes we are currently recruiting for volunteer mentors to support young people through one to one trusted adult programmes. If you are interested please complete the application form on our volunteering page in the ‘Get Involved’ section of the website.
Alternatively, get in touch!
Main Office
YG Hub Gloucester
YG Hub Cheltenham
We also regularly work out of community buildings across the whole county. Contact us to find out where we are working near you.