Hertfordshire Mentoring Program

The Head Teachers Personal Assistant is a volunteer for the Young Herts Talent, developed by MCR Pathways, is helping young people find, grow and use their talent in Hertfordshire.

Volunteer mentors spend one hour a week listening to and encouraging their young person. 

Young people are matched with a mentor based on their personalities, interests and career aspirations. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.

Role models make a life-changing difference to young people. Additionally, mentoring has been shown to make a powerful and positive impact on those who give their time and support.

Aims

To support a young person developing their own sense of identity and self-esteem. helping them to recognise skills and traits within themselves and to see value in who they are. to support their aspirations and career goals through nurture and encouragement.

Background

The Head Teachers Personal Assistant put herself forward to become a Mentor with MCP Pathways in Hertfordshire.

Resources

The Head Teachers Personal Assistant volunteers 1 hour per week and visits 'her' young person within their own school setting.

No financial contribution is required from the young person or her school setting.

Impact

The young person recognises skills and attributes within herself that she may not have believed she had. She believes her abilities will allow her to achieve her personal and academic goals.

 

Pupil Involvement

Secondary age range.

Frequency

1 hour week during term time.