Become a volunteer mentor during National Mentoring Month
20 January 2026
Make a life-changing difference to a young person’s future by giving just one hour a week in your local community.
Volunteering as a mentor is a rewarding experience that has a lasting impact. MCR Pathways is a national mentoring charity supporting young people to build confidence, overcome challenges and re-imagine futures.
We need more volunteer mentors in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, West Lothian, The Highlands and Clackmannanshire.
If you can offer one hour a week, bring kindness, compassion and a solution-focused approach, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more: www.mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
Phil's mentor story
As a firefighter, Phil knows that communication is just as vital as courage in the face of danger.
Connecting through their shared love of sport and similar backgrounds, Phil understood that what Aaron needed most was space, time, and encouragement to embrace his bravery in finding his voice to begin to lift the weight off his shoulders.
Could you join inspirational mentors like Phil in helping a young people to ignite their vital spark?
Become a Mentor
Mentoring matters
Last year alone, MCR Pathways mentors supported over 5,390 young people across Scotland. Through these consistent, trusted adult relationships, young people grew in confidence, fuelled ambition, believed in themselves and achieved.
The impact speaks for itself
The benefits of mentoring are clear according the our latest young person survey:
- 99% said their mentor was a great role model
- 96% said mentoring improved their confidence
- 95% said mentoring helped them with goal setting.
These relationships don’t just support young people at school — they open pathways to brighter futures beyond it. Whether that means college, university, an apprenticeship or getting started in the world of work.
Let's talk through the process
Your mentoring journey starts right here – welcome to our Movement for Change!
We’re looking forward to supporting you to help young people to find paths to brighter futures wherever you find yourself across the United Kingdom. Simply fill in the form below to get things started.
Become a Mentor
Becoming a mentor is simple
Signing up to become a mentor is quick and easy and completed online through our website. You’ll complete five straight-forward steps. No academic, professional or special qualifications are required.
There are some things that need to be ticked off though. To become a mentor with MCR Pathways, you must:
- Be over 21 years old
- Complete PVG and reference checks
What matters most is your willingness to be consistent, to listen, encourage and believe in a young person.
Ready to get started?
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back this month, volunteering opportunities like mentoring young people could be the right fit for you.
Find out more: www.mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
