Youth Mentoring Volunteer

For youth mentoring, a mentor is a volunteer aged 20 and over who acts a as a role model, advisor and friend to a young person (mentee). You are asked to give 3 hours a week for 2 years and attend monthly case supervision and ongoing training.

The young people we work with are between 12 and 18 years old and are referred to the project through a Probation Bond or Mentor Order as their Probation Officer has recommended them for the project. Le Chéile aims to provide the young person with a positive role model, to engage them in social activities and to help them uncover and achieve their goals.

No experience is required as full training is provided before becoming a mentor. The training covers such topics as understanding Mentoring, building a relationship, values and attitudes, why young people get involved in crime, policies and procedures, child protection.

As a mentor, you will receive ongoing training and telephone support and group case supervision. Le Chéile tries to ensure that every person who volunteers a Mentor with us is supported, valued and recognised in their role.

Download an application form here and download our guide to recruitment and selection here.

Le Chéile Cork is currently recruiting youth mentors.  Click here for more information.