How does mentoring take place?
Young People join the project or are referred on a Voluntary capacity and agree to be matched with a mentor over an agreed period of time. Shaathi carefully matches a young person with an adult with the view to developing a mentoring relationship. Matches are based on the needs of young person and shared values and interests. Mentor and young people meet up and spend time together on a regular basis (once a week for a minimum of 2 hours). From the outset, an Individual Action Plan (IAP) is drawn up and complied in consultation with each young person based on issues identified as well as hobbies and interests.
Where can mentoring take place?
Mentoring can take place at the following locations or venues;
• Idea Stores and Public Libraries
• Home
• Youth and Community Centres
• Public Parks
• Café’s and Bars
• School’s
All mentoring sessions take place in a safe, convenient and appropriate venue for both young person and mentor.
How long does the mentoring last?
A mentoring relationship can last up to 3 month’s to 1 year.
Each face to face session lasts around 2 hour or more.
All the group sessions that take place once a month lasts for the whole day, depending on the activity or session taking place.
Mentors
Mentors are meticulously assessed, screened and trained before they join the programme. An enhanced CRB check is undertaken prior to them engaging with young people. Majority of the mentors are passionate and active local community members who are either professionals, students, community workers or leaders who want to make a positive contribution to the community.