Peter’s Story
Peter Chua works in Public Engagement and Communications for QuantIC, at the University of Glasgow, and heard about MCR Pathways in the Herald. He previously volunteered as a telephone counsellor but was attracted to mentoring because he wanted to see how he could influence the development of a young person over time in a one-to-one […]
Audrey’s Story
Audrey is a retired doctor and MCR mentor. After taking early retirement, she was keen to ‘continue being useful’ and took up a variety of volunteer opportunities. Audrey tells us why she decided to get involved. Why did you decide to become a mentor? A friend mentioned that she volunteered through MCR Pathways and […]
Michael’s Story
Michael Roberts is a retired University of Strathclyde librarian who has been mentoring for just over a year. After volunteering with the Children’s Panel, he realised he wanted more personal involvement which led him to mentoring with MCR Pathways. He was able to use his skills honed through years working at Strathclyde to mentor a […]
Meet MCR Volunteer Mentor Aimie
For one hour a week Aimie supports a disadvantaged young person in Glasgow. Offering a listening, encouraging ear, Aimie ensures her inspiring young person is positively encouraged to find, grow and use their talents and skills. Aimie is a Finance Assistant at City Property. As a Glasgow City Council organisation, she is being supported by […]
Meet MCR’s Fantastic Volunteer Mentor, Lynne
Lynne is a MCR Pathways mentor. For one hour a week, she offers a listening, encouraging ear to her inspiring young person. Supporting them through secondary school.
Meet MCR’s Volunteer Mentor, Chris
Chris is one of MCR Pathways’ youngest volunteer mentors. For one hour a week he supports a young Glaswegian. Ensuring they are positively encouraged to find, grow and use their talents and skills. Supporting them through secondary school. Chris, an engineer with Rolls Royce, fits in his one hour a week of mentoring alongside a […]
Suzanne Burns, HR & Communications Director STV Group plc
Suzanne works for STV Group plc, a leading media company, in the corporate side of the business. It is a fascinating industry where she has the privilege of working with creative people – something she says she isn’t – and those who are passionate about delivering great content for STV’s audiences and commercial partners. Outside […]
David Kaye, Partner at Harper Macleod
David Kaye has been Partner, specialising in Business Law and Franchising, at Harper Macleod LLP since 2009. Prior to his current role, he ran his own legal practice, Clairmonts, for nearly 20 years. David has also held key positions and been actively involved on a number of boards, including WEW Group Plc, Sports Division, MJM […]
Ken Lindsay, International Brand Ambassador for Chivas Brothers
Ken has worked in the scotch whisky industry for over 30 years, taking him to over 75 countries worldwide. He describes himself as ‘naturally gregarious’ with a passion for all things Scottish, travel, languages and culture, so his role as International Brand Ambassador for Chivas Brothers scotch whisky brands suits him to a tee. In […]
