Mentor
Share experience. Support development.
Mentors share experience and support learning and leadership development where appropriate. You work one-on-one with a participant for the length of a programme — within a structured framework, with staff oversight.
Expectations
What we ask of mentors.
- —Meet with your mentee regularly for the length of a programme.
- —Follow YDLC's mentoring approach — listen first, guide with questions, report concerns.
- —Maintain professional boundaries and communicate any safeguarding concerns immediately.
- —Complete mentor orientation and safeguarding training before being matched.
Eligibility
Who can mentor.
- —Working professionals or experienced practitioners in a relevant field.
- —Able to commit for the full programme length.
- —Comfortable working with participants with empathy and patience.
- —Willing to complete a background check and safeguarding training.
Training & safeguarding
Mentors are prepared before matching.
01
Mentor orientation
A short onboarding on YDLC's mission, your role, and programme structure.
02
Safeguarding training
Required before any mentee match — safeguarding expectations and reporting.
03
Mentoring approach
Guidance on a coaching-style approach and healthy mentor–mentee boundaries.
Mentor–mentee matches are made and overseen by YDLC staff — never automatically. Any concern can be reported confidentially through YDLC's reporting channels.
Ready to apply
Start the application.
Apply and YDLC will guide you through screening, training, and matching. Applications are reviewed as programmes develop.