Posts by Eilidh Watson
Make a difference to young people’s lives and become an intandem mentor
Intandem projects across Scotland are looking for new volunteer mentors to grow Scotland’s national programme. By volunteering you will be making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people who are looked after by their local authority but living at home. intandem matches young people with trained volunteers to build a positive, trusting, supportive…
Read Moreintandem mentoring underway – 10 matches already
Our co-ordinators are doing a fantastic job recruiting volunteers from all walks of life to mentor children and young people as part of the intandem programme. A number of mentors have now completed several weeks of supportive, interactive training and selection, and we are thrilled to have our first 10 mentors matched with young people,…
Read MoreIntandem milestone reached – Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinators appointed
A key intandem milestone has been reached! All 13 intandem charities have successfully recruited their new Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinators. The Co-ordinators are key to the success of intandem and will lead recruiting and training volunteers; building strong links with referral partners; and understanding the needs of young people who are referred and their families. Having…
Read MoreDeputy First Minister launches intandem mentoring scheme
Applications are now open for a programme designed to match positive role models with children in care, launched by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
Read MoreDeputy First Minister to launch intandem
intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people looked after at home is being officially launched by John Swinney on 28th July. Inspiring Scotland is leading the development of Scottish Government’s programme, initially for children and young people who are looked after at home. About the Programme intandem will initially support young people aged between 8-14…
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