Community Mentoring

YLF community mentoring aims to improve skills, behaviour and relationships, building on goals set by the young person.

The Programme

Young people who are considered to be at risk of offending, socially excluded or in need of support can be referred for a mentor – a volunteer who will guide and support them.

A mentor will meet with a young person over a set period of time to work towards achievable goals to build self esteem, improve relationships and attainment, or engage in positive activities within the community.

We have projects set up across every district in Kent. Young people can also take part in safe online mentoring and gaming sessions with our Legends team!

BIG NEWS! A brand new mentoring programme is launching in 2026! Be part of something powerful… Find out more here!

What Mentors Do

Mentors Help Young People:

Refocus on school attendance or achievements

Make new friends

Find hobbies or develop their interests and talents

To stay away from risk taking behaviour or gangs

Become resilient

Further Information

If you wish to enquire about mentoring or a referral, call 01622 693459 or email us on: youthprogrammes@ylf.org.uk

What People Say

“The Young Lives Foundation has had a massive impact on the pupils at St John’s and I am hoping that we can keep working with them even when the funding stops.” St Johns School, Gravesend

“I’m feeling confident on saying stuff back to bullies, and have the opportunity to go out to lots of different places.” H, young person

“Thanks to the help from my Mentor, I am going out a lot more, instead of staying in my bedroom.” G, young person