Who can be a mentor?
Mentoring anyone can be challenging, and this could be more so being a mentor to a young father who may feel lost, confused and isolated because of his circumstances; but it will be one of the most fulfilling times of your life. We ask potential mentors to consider these; and be prepared to offer one-on-one attention, support, guidance and encouragement over a 12-month period.
As a mentor, you don’t replace a parent or guardian, but become an older friend who helps the young father navigate through his everyday challenges.
As this mentoring scheme is focused on raising the aspirations of young fathers, and as a mentor you are expected to be:
- Committed – there’s nothing like a ‘no show’
- Someone who has a sincere and genuine concern to helping a young father develop to his potential through personal contact with you
- Patient – not expecting dramatic results over night
- Good listener
- Willing to help explore all possible facets of problems presented
- Tolerant – non-judgmental
- Willing to share wisdom, experience and compassion
- Confidential in all matters
- Reliable
- Consistent, and have a good sense of humour
In return the benefits to you will be:
- Developing listening, communication and leadership skills
- Personal satisfaction in nurturing a young father to be a responsible person, who can achieve his goals
- Gaining fulfilment through making a significant contribution to the community
So if you are a professional or a business man and are interested in making a difference in a young father’s life, please complete an expression of interest form and you will be contacted for an initial chat, before the recruitment process; alternatively please call 020 3002 7899.
Find out more:
Becoming a mentor
Young Fathers Mentoring
