Raise mentee stories
Hear about the incredible impact a mentor can make in a young person's life... in their own words
How Alec's mentor gave him hope for the futureAlec faced a lot of challenges as a teenager, which led him to disengage from school with very little support. He shares his story and the transformative impact the Raise mentoring program had on him. Alec describes the difference it made to his life to have his mentor turn up every week, just for him. You have the power to change a young person’s life - join us in an incredible journey by signing up to volunteer as a mentor. Comprehensive training and support will be provided every step of the way. |
Alec faced a lot of challenges as a teenager, which led him to disengage from school with very little support.
He shares his story and the transformative impact the Raise mentoring program had on him. Alec describes the difference it made to his life to have his mentor turn up every week, just for him.
You have the power to change a young person’s life - join us in an incredible journey by signing up to volunteer as a mentor. Comprehensive training and support will be provided every step of the way.
Find out more, or start the application to become a mentor for a young person like Alec today.
How Jesamine's mentor helped build her confidence and social skillsLike many teenagers, Jesamine struggled to maintain friendships at school, leading to low confidence and anxiety. When she received her ADHD diagnosis, she needed support to better understand how to manage it, and how it was impacting her socially. Having her mentor turn up every week to listen without judgement allowed Jesamine to connect with herself and develop her confidence and social skills. Do something amazing and sign up to volunteer to mentor. Full training and support provided. Find out more, or start the application to become a mentor for a young person like Jesamine today. |
Like many teenagers, Jesamine struggled to maintain friendships at school, leading to low confidence and anxiety. When she received her ADHD diagnosis, she needed support to better understand how to manage it, and how it was impacting her socially.
Having her mentor turn up every week to listen without judgement allowed Jesamine to connect with herself and develop her confidence and social skills.
Do something amazing and sign up to volunteer to mentor. Full training and support provided.
Find out more, or start the application to become a mentor for a young person like Jesamine today.
How Parker's mentor helped them open up about their gender identityParker was exploring their gender identity but felt isolated, without anyone to share the journey with. Parker was also experiencing bullying and knew they needed additional support to manage their stress. Parker was inspired by their mentor’s confidence, and having their mentor show up every week, to listen and offer guidance, made them realize it’s okay to open up and share who they are with those closest to them. Can you help a young person like Parker? Do something amazing and volunteer to mentor today. Full training is provided. Find out more, or start the application to become a mentor for a young person like Parker today. |
Parker was exploring their gender identity but felt isolated, without anyone to share the journey with. Parker was also experiencing bullying and knew they needed additional support to manage their stress.
Parker was inspired by their mentor’s confidence, and having their mentor show up every week, to listen and offer guidance, made them realize it’s okay to open up and share who they are with those closest to them.
Can you help a young person like Parker? Do something amazing and volunteer to mentor today. Full training is provided.
Find out more, or start the application to become a mentor for a young person like Parker today.