MCR Pathways is looking to recruit mentors to match with pupils at Biggar High School ahead of the new term.
The programme supports a variety of learners including those with care experience, young carers or anyone going through bereavement.
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Caroline Barret, a current MCR Pathways mentor, said: “I’ve learned so much through the young people, it’s making me a much better, kinder person.
“I think many young people don’t often realise the potential they have and mentoring is about making an investment, letting them find their potential, which is truly limitless.”
Volunteers don’t need any prior experience in the role, but the charity is looking for people who are empathetic, kind, open minded, friendly, approachable, committed and reliable.
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Mentoring roles will involve only one hour per week during the school term and training will be provided.
MCR Pathways has found that the programme has had a positive impact on attainment, achievement, confidence and building trust.
The charity has been working in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council since 2019 and the programme has recently expanded and launched in Biggar.
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Sharon McIntyre, chief executive officer of MCR Pathways, added: “Our phenomenal team, partners and mentors continue to work together in realising our ambition of operating in every secondary school across South Lanarkshire.
“We want to do much more beyond that ambition.
“Challenging fiscal times requires significant adaptability, flexibility and agility, and we have listened to the voice of young people to develop a new strategy to evolve support models in the future.”
Anyone interested in applying can do so by visiting the MCR Pathways website.