What makes a good mentor?
Anyone can be a mentor if they are enthusiastic, patient and can relate to young people.
An ideal mentor might be some
of these:
- Interested
- Approachable
- A good communicator
- Reliable
- Positive
- Realistic
A mentor does NOT have to be:
- A manager
- An expert on education
- A graduate
- A trained counsellor
- Under the age of 30
- A parent of teenage children!
The Mentor
Has a chance to help local youngsters.
Gains a sense of achievement:
- Explains the world of work and its priorities
- Gains insight into the concerns of young people
- Gains a clearer understanding of the education system
- Refines communication skills
The Mentor's Employer
- Makes a valuable contribution to the local community
- Develops links with local educational establishments
- Benefits from staff development
- Gains good PR
- Develops an enhanced understanding of the education system
How do I get involved?
You can either:
email us at info@bas-consort.org.uk
or telephone us on 01256 84071
or complete our Getting Involved
application form.