The Community Mentoring project promotes social cohesion by connecting young people with a diverse range of passionate volunteers from the community. Spark2Life Community Mentors are Volunteer Mentors that support young people in mainstream education as part of our prevention strategy.
“The Spark2Life Mentor has had a significant influence with the young person in regard to mindset and integration.” Assistant Head – South Chingford Foundation School Feb 2020
If you are interested in becoming a Spark2Life Community Mentor fill out the Expression of Interest Form below to find out more information about our next training course.
All Spark2Life Community Mentors complete our Wholistic Mentoring Training which is an 8-week fully AQA accredited course that prepares those interested to mentor young people effectively. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the principles of mentoring, techniques of mentoring, personality and learning styles, the importance of self-awareness and aspects of individual psychology.
The course is highly reflective and seeks to help participants understand themselves, highlighting a trauma informed approach which equips Community Mentors with the skills to support and understand our client group.
We aim to share an appreciation for the power and scope of positive mentoring, giving Community Mentors the skills to unlock the full potential of mentees.