Volunteers' Week 2025
When you’ve had the most unfair start in life, you can lose your way for the rest of your life.
MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.
This Volunteers’ Week, and every week, we celebrate the incredible people who give their time to make that vision a reality by showing up, speaking out, and shaping a better future for young people. We couldn’t do it without our volunteer mentors.
Volunteer mentors meet with their young person for just one hour a week in school time, helping them unlock confidence, nurture ambition and ignite potential.
One charity. One vision. Many volunteers.
At MCR Pathways, we know that every young person deserves a champion, and we will work until every young person has one. Our work is only possible because of the incredible volunteers who give their time, voices, and leadership:
Our Mentors, who meet a young person for one hour each week and make a lifetime of a difference.
Our Young National Advisory Board, made up of dynamic young leaders who serve as advocates for the interests and concerns of our young people.
Our Trustees, who guide our mission and set the strategic direction of the organisation.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Behind every mentoring relationship is a story of impact. Hear from some of the mentor and mentee pairs who’ve changed each other’s lives.
Discover the Rewards of Mentoring
Becoming a mentor doesn’t just change a young person’s life, it changes yours too.
- Impact: Make a difference just by showing up and listening for an hour a week.
- Communication: Develop your communication skills by sharing your experiences and perspective.
- Fulfilment: Feel the joy and purpose of giving back to your community.
- Confidence: Grow your confidence by learning new things and connecting with new people.
- Wellbeing: Boost your own mental wellbeing by helping someone reach their potential.
