Elevate Zone depends on trusted adults who can guide, encourage, protect and walk alongside young people as they navigate life in the UK.
Become a Mentor
Mentors are the trusted guides who help young people reflect, build confidence, set goals and take meaningful steps forward.
As an Elevate Zone mentor, you support immigrant teens and pre-teens through structured sessions, regular encouragement and culturally aware guidance.
You do not need to have all the answers. You need consistency, empathy, strong boundaries and a willingness to help young people discover their own voice.
Click to Register as a MentorMentors help young people explore identity, confidence, school life, friendships, goals and future readiness. They provide guidance, not pressure; encouragement, not judgement.
A good mentor is culturally sensitive, patient, reliable and safeguarding-aware. They understand that young people may need time to build trust and should never be rushed into confidence.
Volunteer as Session Support
Session Support volunteers help protect the wellbeing of young people while mentors focus on delivering the programme.
Session Support volunteers are not there to take over the mentoring. They help create the conditions where mentoring can happen safely.
This role is ideal for people who are observant, calm, safeguarding-minded and willing to complete appropriate training.
Click to Register as Session SupportSession Support volunteers provide a supportive adult presence during live sessions. They help observe the session environment, notice wellbeing concerns and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
Session Support is not counselling, teaching, therapy or discipline.
We welcome responsible volunteers who are passionate about keeping children safe, willing to follow safeguarding procedures and either already safeguarding certified or willing to complete training.
Our shared commitment
Whether you mentor directly or support sessions in the background, your role helps young people feel safe, respected, included and valued.
We let young people move at a pace that feels safe, giving them choice, voice and agency in their development.
We recognise that migration, racism, bullying, separation or social isolation may affect confidence and wellbeing.
We honour heritage, family values, faith, language and identity while helping young people navigate British society.
We use approved channels, professional conduct and clear safeguarding escalation routes to protect everyone involved.
Choose the role that fits how you want to support young people.
Both roles matter. Mentors guide growth directly. Session Support volunteers help make every session safer, calmer and more accountable.
Connect with us and become part of a supportive community that celebrates your growth and success.