“He is a class guy. I like having someone to talk to that wants to be there. He is there for me, and we have a lot of laughs too.”
Those are the words of an S5 student from St Ninian’s High School who is being mentored by a volunteer to help them stay on at school and achieve their potential.
We work in partnership with MCR Pathways who have a school based mentoring programme all over the UK, including at these eight locations in East Dunbartonshire:
- Bearsden Academy
- Douglas Academy
- Bishopbriggs Academy
- Turnbull High School
- Lenzie Academy
- Kirkintilloch High School
- St Ninian's High School
- East Dunbartonshire Secondary Wellbeing.
Many of you are already involved but there is an urgent need for more volunteers here. Could you be the bridge between a young person and their future?
By you simply being there and offering support, young people are more likely to stay on at school, achieve their qualifications and go onto a positive post-school destination. All it takes is one hour a week during the school term. All mentors receive full training and ongoing support, enabling them to draw on their own life experiences and personal qualities to make a meaningful difference.
Join one of our Information Sessions to find out more:
MCR Pathways & EDC Info Session - 17/3/26 from 3pm - 3:45pm
MCR Pathways & EDC Info Session - 20/3/26 from 9:30am - 10:15am
If you are kind and caring; you qualify! No prior experience or experience necessary.
Please secure prior approval to attend from your line manager if the sessions are during your normal working hours.
Thanks
Ann Davie
Chief Executive
