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Become a mentor

Mentor with London Youth Rowing

London Youth Rowing work closely with a number of corporate groups and individuals, to provide Life Skills Mentoring within our rowing programmes. Mentoring runs along side rowing to combine the life skills learned in sport, to support further education and employment opportunities.

Mentors are asked to bring their personal experience to the role to help rowers in a huge range of activities, from CV writing to confidence building. We have several programmes available, working with ages 14-18 years.

Read the FAQs below to learn more about mentoring, or email Programme Director Emily Coe on [email protected] to sign up today.

What is mentoring?

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The aim of mentoring is to offer support to young people, encouraging them to develop key life skills and inspire them to set achievable future goals. As a mentor, you will meet with your mentee over a set period of time to help motivate and guide them in their learning. It can be a superbly rewarding relationship and life changing experience for both mentors and mentees alike.

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

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What does mentoring involve?

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Mentoring involves the following key commitments:

  • Having regular meetings with your mentee
  • Providing your mentee with support they require to move towards employment, education or training
  • Supporting a young person in identifying goals and targets to work towards
  • Empowering them to make their own decisions about their development
  • Signposting them to other organisations for support

Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Catriona Duncan

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What experience do I need to mentor a young person?

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Experience of working with young people can be advantageous but is not essential. You are there to inspire your mentee and to share with them your career tips/work experience to date. You do not need specific skills to become a mentor, just enthusiasm and commitment. 

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Catriona Duncan

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How do I enrol as an LYR mentor?

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For more information, or to express your interest in becoming an LYR mentor, please contact Programme Director, Emily Coe on [email protected]. 

Published: 10th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

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How do I get paired up with my mentee?

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The LYR Life Skills team will match mentors with mentees. Factors which will be taken into account include:

  • the life skills and work experience you have to offer
  • safeguarding considerations
  • availability and location that enables commitment to regular meet-ups

Published: 11th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

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How much time do I have to commit as a mentor?

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Time commitment depends on the type of mentoring you are delivering; one-to-one or group. On average, we would ask mentors to deliver a minimum of 12 hours over the course of a year, eg. 8 x 1.5 hours. But, one session per month is recommended. 

Published: 12th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Catriona Duncan

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Will I work with the same young person over time?

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Yes, you will work with the same young person over the duration of your mentoring experience. We believe that both the young person and volunteer gain most from the mentoring experience when they have the chance to get to know one another and build a strong relationship. Therefore, it is our preference that you remain paired with the same mentee over time.

Published: 13th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

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Are there set session plans?

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No - London Youth Rowing staff support Mentors by providing suggested topics and activities. But, we encourage companies and individuals to use their own experience and resources to engage the young people they are working with. 

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Catriona Duncan

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Do I have to provide my mentee with guaranteed work/apprenticeship opportunities within my company?

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You are not expected to provide work experience. If you are signing up through your company, they will have their own guidelines on offering work experience. If you are signing up as an individual, you might signpost your mentee to you company, or help them find specific resources on work experience / apprenticeships in the field they are interested in. 

Published: 15th April, 2020

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