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Raise offers a free online mentoring program just for teens aged 13–16.You’ll be paired with a trained and trusted mentor — a real person who’ll listen, support you, and won’t judge. |
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Life can be full-on sometimes — school pressure, friendships, family stuff, or just figuring out who you are. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like no one really gets it — you're not alone. |
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Raise offers a free online mentoring program just for teens aged 13–16. You’ll be paired with a trained and trusted mentor — a real person who’ll listen, support you, and won’t judge. |
Someone who’s got your back! They’re not a teacher or a parent.
They’re just there to talk, listen, and help you work through whatever you’re going through — big or small.
We will match you with someone who is the right fit for you based on your interests and what you are looking to get out of the program. 
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If this sounds like something you’d like for yourself, just drop your details below. Heads-up — you’ll need your parent or carer’s consent later in the process.
Not sure how to bring it up with them? Don’t worry — we’ve put together some helpful tips to help you start the conversation below...
If this sounds like something you’d like for yourself, just drop your details below. Heads-up — you’ll need your parent or carer’s consent later in the process.
Not sure how to bring it up with them? Don’t worry — we’ve put together some helpful tips to help you start the conversation below...
How to start this conversation with your parent or carer:
1. Be honest and open
Start the conversation by saying you’d like to talk about something important. Let them know you’re interested in having a Raise mentor because you think it could help you feel more supported, build confidence, or just have someone neutral to talk to.
Example: "I heard about this mentoring program called Raise, and I think it could be really helpful for me. It’s free, and it’s just someone to talk to who isn’t a teacher or parent."
2. Share what the program is (and isn’t)
Parents and carers often feel better when they understand what you’re signing up for. Explain that Raise is a trusted program that pairs young people with trained mentors. It’s not therapy, and it’s not about fixing problems — it’s about support and building life skills and just having someone else to talk to.
Example: "The mentor doesn’t judge or tell me what to do — they just listen and help me figure things out on my own."
3. Reassure them it’s safe and supported
Let them know that Raise mentors are trained, background-checked adults, and the sessions are supervised by professionals.
Example: "It’s run by a proper organisation, and all the mentors are trained. Plus, I’ll still come to you if I need help — this is just another way to feel supported."
How to start this conversation with your parent or carer:
1. Be honest and open
Start the conversation by saying you’d like to talk about something important. Let them know you’re interested in having a Raise mentor because you think it could help you feel more supported, build confidence, or just have someone neutral to talk to.
Example: "I heard about this mentoring program called Raise, and I think it could be really helpful for me. It’s free, and it’s just someone to talk to who isn’t a teacher or parent."
2. Share what the program is (and isn’t)
Parents and carers often feel better when they understand what you’re signing up for. Explain that Raise is a trusted program that pairs young people with trained mentors. It’s not therapy, and it’s not about fixing problems — it’s about support and building life skills and just having someone else to talk to.
Example: "The mentor doesn’t judge or tell me what to do — they just listen and help me figure things out on my own."
3. Reassure them it’s safe and supported
Let them know that Raise mentors are trained, background-checked adults, and the sessions are supervised by professionals.
Example: "It’s run by a proper organisation, and all the mentors are trained. Plus, I’ll still come to you if I need help — this is just another way to feel supported."
