Grandmentors Project

Changing the lives of the young care leavers by becoming their mentors.

You can change a young person's life!

(Volunteering in Birmingham, Telford and surrounding areas)

Grandmentors is an award-winning nationwide project running in 17 locations across UK while the Telford and Wrekin project is newly established in 2024. We are now looking for volunteers who are passionate to guide and mentor the young care leavers (Telford, Birmingham and surrounding areas).

You don't need any special skills or qualifications to be a grandmentor. You just need some life experiences and a willingness to support someone who needs a bit of help.

You can transform their lives!

For details and application, please email: [email protected]
or visit https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/grandmentors-volunteer-telford-wrekin/

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