Grandmentors Scotland
Grandmentors is an award-winning intergenerational mentoring programme supporting care experienced young people to build confidence, skills and independence. Volunteer mentors use their life experience to provide consistent, trusted support during key life transitions.
Grandmentors is an award-winning intergenerational mentoring programme supporting care experienced young people and those facing significant life challenges. Operating across multiple locations in Scotland, the project connects young people aged 16–26 with trained volunteer mentors who offer guidance, stability and encouragement.
Our Grandmentors, aged 50+, draw on their personal and professional experience to build positive, trusting relationships. Together with the young person, they co-create a tailored support plan, focusing on goals such as improving wellbeing, developing independent living skills, and progressing in education, employment or training.
Through regular, consistent support, young people are listened to, heard and empowered. The programme helps them build confidence, resilience and practical skills, supporting them to navigate challenges and move towards a more stable and independent future.
Take your next step your way
Life after care can be full of choices and challenges. Grandmentors is here to support you as you figure out what comes next.
We’ll match you with a volunteer mentor, someone with life experience who is there just for you. They will listen, encourage you, and help you work towards your goals, whether that is work, education, confidence, independence, or something else entirely.
Mentors can help with:
- Planning your next steps
- Building confidence and life skills
- Navigating everyday challenges
- Finding balance as a young parent
- Adjusting to life in a new country
You can refer yourself or someone else. Whatever your journey, Grandmentors is here to walk it with you, your way and at your pace.
Current volunteering opportunities
Get in touch
Perth and Kinross
T: 07375 882 135
Fife
T: 07960 359 023
The project is supported by
