Mentor and Help a Girl Imagine Her Future

Could You Help a Girl Imagine Her Future? Become a Mentor

At The Girls' Network, we know that you can't be what you can't see.

That's why we connect girls and young women with relatable role models who help them build confidence, broaden their horizons and imagine futures full of possibility.

We're looking for women in the North East and the surrounding area to volunteer as mentors for girls attending local schools.

As a mentor, you'll be matched with one girl and meet with her for six monthly mentoring sessions.

Together, you'll explore her interests, strengths, aspirations and the opportunities available to her.

You don't need to have all the answers – your experiences, encouragement and willingness to listen can make a real difference.

We welcome women from all backgrounds and career paths. Whether you're employed, self-employed, retired or currently not working, your experiences could help inspire the next generation.

What's involved?

• Six one-to-one mentoring sessions over approximately six months
• Around 2–3 hours per month
• Sessions take place in a local school, usually between 3pm and 6pm

Full training and ongoing support from The Girls' Network

Volunteers can apply online or attend a virtual information session to find out more, information at the link below.

https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/volunteering-with-the-girls-network

By volunteering just a few hours each month, you can help a girl build confidence, explore opportunities and imagine a future she may never have thought possible 

Schools across Newcastle and the North East. Exact location will depend on the mentor's location and school placement.

We are committed to making volunteering as accessible as possible and welcome applications from women with disabilities, long-term health conditions and neurodivergent volunteers.

Mentoring takes place in schools, and accessibility arrangements vary between locations. We work with mentors on an individual basis to understand any access requirements and make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. Training can be delivered online, and support is provided throughout the programme.

We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to get in touch to discuss their needs before applying.

Skills

To become a mentor, you'll need:

• To be aged 25 or over
• At least three years' experience of work or workplaces
• To be able to commit to the programme for six months
• A passion for supporting girls and young women

At The Girls' Network, we know that you can't be what you can't see. That's why we're looking for women from all walks of life to become relatable role models for girls and young women.

You don't need previous mentoring experience, just a willingness to listen, share your experiences and support a young person to build confidence and explore her future.

Our next mentoring programmes begin in October 2026, and we encourage early applications as the onboarding process can take up to 12 weeks.