Gain new skills, training and valuable experiences whilst supporting a child in your community!
As a mentor, you will be trained to deliver weekly 1:1 sessions for the duration of 12 months. You will help build confidence, resilience, and help your mentee manage feelings through a series of fun experiences. Whether you’re playing games or discussing goals, you’ll be making a difference in a child’s life by developing the tools for a positive future.
Mentoring a Little Londoner can help support your professional development, with 57% of mentors reporting the programme helped them progress in their career. We will support you to develop and enhance a wide range of transferable skills.
At The Kids Network, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired. We create positive, lasting change by connecting children with a consistent, caring mentor from their local community.
50% of mental health issues are diagnosed before the age of 14. This makes early, preventative support crucial. We work with children aged 8-11 at a key moment in their lives, the transition from primary to secondary school. A timewhen confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging can shape their future.
We match children are with a trained local volunteer who provides stability, encouragement, and a trusted relationship. Our child-led approach helps young people build confidence, develop emotional skills, and navigate the challenges they face.
Join us and be part of a movement that’s changing children’s futures, one connection at a time!
We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, and fun volunteers that are eager to learn new skills and support local children. The Kids Network will support you with valuable training and experiences that will enhance both your personal and professional development.
• All volunteers will attend a day of training, including safeguarding, understanding what mentoring is and skills to bring to the role.
• We also offer additional training throughout the year, with hours of free training and development available.
• Upon completion of the mentoring programme, Mentors will recieve a Badge of Excellence Certificate in ChildLed Mentoring.
• We also have monthly mentor meet ups which provide continual support for the mentors.
• Mentors will have a direct contact at the organisation, their Programme Manager (PM). PM's provide support, encouragement and advice throughout the whole year of your mentoring.
Our Opportunities
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors connecting through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change... become a mentor today and start connecting for change!