Reach your life goals and gain new skills with a mentor

Our mentors are friendly members of the local community with a wealth of life experience. They are here to offer you regular, trusted support and a listening ear as you navigate your next steps.

Mentoring sessions typically last one hour and take place every week or two. You and your mentor choose where to chat, whether that’s at Esteem, in a public space like a coffee shop, or connecting remotely via phone or online.”

 

Why try mentoring?

✏️ Get Access to useful experience and skills

Mentors will be able to offer you a unique perspective informed by their own experience that can help you work through big questions in your life and set you up for success.

💭 Match with a like-minded mentor of your choice

Choose the mentor that seems right for you from a handpicked shortlist we put together. We will try to find you a mentor with experience in a field you’re interested in, or someone who has dealt with similar situations that you’re facing.

💡 Get to the next level

Mentoring can help you to think through your next steps, putting actions in place to achieve them – breaking large goals into manageable and tangible steps.

🗺 Gain improved clarity and direction

Mentoring is a space for you to reflect and talk about what’s going on for you with someone who has distance from the situation. Discovering the way forward with a helping hand.

Areas you can discuss with your mentor:

  • Space to be listened to
  • CV writing and job searching support
  • Career advice
  • Confidence building and self-esteem advice
  • Ongoing 1-2-1 support
  • Employment advice
  • General life guidance
  • Space to reflect
  • And much, much more!

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How do I get involved?

You need to have filled out a membership form for ESTEEM to link you to a mentor.

If you haven’t already, you can fill out the membership form above.

Once you’ve signed up, you can join the mentoring programme by letting any staff member know that you’re interested in having a mentor.

If you’re already involved with Esteem, to match with a mentor please contact Michelle (she/her) at Michelle.Perry@esteem.org.uk

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