Mentoring programme MCR Pathways are hoping to reach even more young people in 2020 and it’s easy to get involved. The MCR team recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, interests and experiences. Mentors meet with their young person in school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. 

Bryan’s Story

Each young person in MCR’s Young Scottish Talent programme has unique challenges to overcome, but each is matched specifically with a mentor who can help them succeed. Bryan had a difficult home life, often struggling with his parents and shying away from new relationships.

Before he met his mentor, Guilio, in S3, Bryan said,;“I was a wee bit quiet, never really had any pals and just walked about, did my school work and never really went with people, just stuck to myself.”

They met each week and over four years, he and Guilio established a strong, trusting relationship which helped Bryan come out of his shell and feel more confident.

Bryan continued: “I’ve always known what I wanted to do, but he just gave me the push that I needed, even when I'm feeling like ‘I can’t do this’. He’s just been there as a support and kept me going. The thing I’m going to be taking on for my next steps is the confidence boost it’s given me in letting me know that I can do whatever I want to do - and that is down to me as well. And just to let me know that I'm not alone again and that you don’t have to struggle by yourself.”

Bryan has since left school and is studying at college in Glasgow. 

Become a Mentor

MCR Pathways are supporting 1000 young people each week through mentoring in Glasgow and hope to reach another 250 with the help of Glaswegians like you. Our mentors come from all walks of life but what they share in common is their desire to help young people find, grow and use their talents.

Sign up today at http://mcrpathways.org/get-involved/ 

Hear why Children's Worker, Marie Clarke and Kim Duncan, retired Business Development Manager in Social Work Services got involved in mentoring and would encourage others to sign up in this short film Marie & Kim GCHSCP.