About mentoring

Mentoring with Chance UK

Mentoring a child is one of the most satisfying, fun and rewarding experiences you could ever have.

You would help a child gain a greater sense of belonging at home, at school and with friends. 

You would meet with a child aged 5-11 for 2-4 hours, once a week for year. We would also ask you to spend time planning mentoring sessions, and attend supervision once a month at Chance UK offices.

 Daybreak Donate a Day - contact Daniel to donate your day!

Email daniel.moir@chanceuk.com or call 020 7281 5858 ext 214  

You don't need any particular experience to be a mentor - we're looking for people who know how to have fun and are willing to make a difference.

Volunteering with us is also a great route into youth work, teaching and other caring professions.

We particularly welcome applications from men, and if you are from a black or minority ethnic background, as we have many children lacking in positive male role models.

This is life changing stuff. You can be a part of it.

Got a question? Our Frequently Asked Questions probably has the answer.

Micah and Shaleum

Shaleum is a 9-year-old living with his mum and younger brother. He was diagnosed with ADHD and felt isolated at school as other children found him aggressive and annoying. Shaleum would push children, throw objects and swear in class. His class teacher at the time said that when he’s angry, you cannot reach him.

He was on the child protection register and was at risk of joining a local gang. Shaleum was matched with Micah, who taught him how to control his anger, be polite and make eye contact, in order to make friends and get on with adults. Challenged by learning difficulties, Shaleum joined an adventure playground that helps children deal with peer pressure and socialise with other children.

He now has two new friends at school and has gone from being excluded several times a month to twice during the course of the mentoring. Mentoring has helped Shaleum become more settled in school; his teacher said he has really grown up over this last year. Micah says, “Shaleum has become a little man and a really good role model to his siblings. He is calmer and more considerate of other people, which has helped his relationships with his family. It’s really inspiring to see the change in him.” 

Meet Chance UK mentor Matt, and his mentee Jamari. They were interviewed on BBC Breakfast News about their mentoring relationship.