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Mentoring a child

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Skydancer Sat 23-Oct-21 21:27:45

Some years ago I read of a child mentoring scheme and thought that one day I’d like to do it. However it no longer seems to exist. I have only 1 GC who is now a teenager and I feel proud that I have been a good influence on him. I prefer one-to-one and think I could be of benefit to someone who is perhaps struggling in some aspect of their life. Does anyone know of such a scheme?

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Madgran77 Sat 23-Oct-21 21:33:19

Try the Princes Trust.

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Sago Sat 23-Oct-21 21:55:49

Look at the independent visitor scheme for “ looked after “ young people.
Every UK local authority has one.
The training is excellent, I volunteered for 7 years.

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Skydancer Sun 24-Oct-21 18:45:48

Thank you Sago. I’ve filled in the online form this evening - hopefully correctly. I’d never heard of this so do appreciate your help.

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Sago Sun 24-Oct-21 19:55:51

Skydancer Great, not everyone makes it through the training and even after being matched with a young person a lot drop out.
It’s a big commitment but very worthwhile.

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kittylester Sun 24-Oct-21 19:58:16

What madgran said. Dh did it and was really impressed by the scheme and his mental.

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Skydancer Sun 24-Oct-21 22:43:06

Thank you too to Madgran. I am familiar with the Princes Trust and will look into it.

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