Who are we?

One Million Mentors is a unique, community-based mentoring programme, bringing together local young people and volunteer mentors who give an hour a month for up to a year.

Since 2018 we've successfully partnered with over 40 schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations across Greater Manchester, creating over 1,500 mentoring relationships. We're also partnered with numerous other local employers.

We recruit our mentors from a variety of professional backgrounds and provide you with specialist training and ongoing support. We then match them you with a young person aged 14-25 based on the mentee's goals and aspirations, targeting young people with high potential but low social capital. 

Here's the link to our 2022/2023 impact report.
Here's a link to our latest video highlighting the impact of mentoring.

Do I have what it takes to be a mentor?

Join a cohort of mentors for students at Xaverian College in Rusholme from late-September 2024 till April 2025, for 1 hour a month.

The sessions will take place on a timetabled basis, the majority being face-to-face with online sessions further down the line. We’ll have the full timetable confirmed at the end of the Summer.

All you need is 5 years work-experience (or 2 if you’re a post-graduate). We’ll provide you with full training and support to help you be the best mentor you can be!

You don't need to have previous mentoring experience, just:
- 5 years work experience (or 2 post-graduate)
- A listening ear
- A willingness to understand the issues young people in Manchester are facing in the current climate
- Capacity to volunteer an hour a month for up to a year

Through our excellent training, optional Workshop & Skill-Build webinars, the resources on our platform and also support from ourselves and our Youth Partner's, we'll equip you to be the best mentor you can be. 

You'll encourage and guide your mentee, assisting them to explore career options, increase their confidence, build their soft-skills and give them insight into the world of work. If you can provide access to your networks and opportunities that's brilliant in addition to mentoring, but not required of you.

78% of mentors have said 1MM Mentoring has increased their confidence.

48% said they felt their own skills had improved.

Location: Oldham Sixth Form College, Union St W, Oldham, OL8 1XU