WAYM

Gain Experience With Us

Apply to work alongside experienced youth mentoring practitioners at We Are Youth Mentors. A structured route into the sector — ideal for students, career changers, and aspiring mentors.

About This Opportunity

We Are Youth Mentors offers structured experience placements for individuals who want to build knowledge and skills in the youth mentoring sector. You will work alongside our team and experienced practitioners in a supported, professional environment.

This is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity. We aim to provide a high-quality learning experience that gives you a genuine insight into professional youth mentoring practice.

What You Can Expect

Shadowing experienced youth mentors in practice
Contributing to programme planning and delivery
Access to our training resources and CPD library
A reference letter upon successful completion
Opportunity to join our member community

Requirements

  • • Enhanced DBS check required before starting
  • • Right to work / volunteer in the UK
  • • Commitment to a minimum placement period (typically 4–8 weeks)
  • • Attendance at a safeguarding awareness session

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