Volunteer as a Mentor – The Diana Award Autumn 2025 Mentoring Programme (London)
Are you passionate about empowering young people to succeed in life and in their communities? The Diana Award Mentoring Programme is now recruiting volunteer mentors in London for its Autumn 2025 cycle. If you’re looking to make a difference while gaining leadership and facilitation experience, this opportunity is for you.
About the Diana Award Mentoring Programme
The Diana Award Mentoring Programme supports young people aged 14 to 18 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). By pairing them with professional volunteers, the programme helps develop career skills and encourages youth-led social action.
Volunteer mentors work in small teams to guide groups of students through career development sessions and community impact projects, helping them build confidence, purpose, and pathways toward their future.
Programme Details
Location: London, UK (specific boroughs listed in the application form)
Delivery Sites: Secondary schools, further education institutions, and alternative provisions
Programme Dates:
- Autumn Term: October 2025 – February 2026
- Sessions are paused during school holidays
- Training & Onboarding: August – September 2025
Commitment:
- 12 weekly sessions
- 60 to 90 minutes per session (excluding travel time)
- Same day/time each week
- Sessions are delivered in-person, facilitated by a Diana Award staff member
Role of a Volunteer Mentor
As a volunteer mentor, you will:
- Commit weekly to 12 mentoring sessions over the autumn term
- Support and deliver group mentoring activities in a school setting
- Collaborate with other mentors and Diana Award staff to provide engaging, structured support
- Encourage youth-led community projects tackling real issues faced by the participants
- Offer guidance on careers, confidence building, teamwork, and leadership
Each group consists of three to six mentors working with a cohort of 15–25 young people. The goal is to provide consistent, positive adult engagement and help young people build vital life and career skills.
Who Can Apply?
The Diana Award seeks mentors who:
- Are based in London and can travel to assigned schools
- Have experience in professional, creative, or community sectors
- Are reliable, empathetic, and committed to youth development
- Can commit to 12 weekly sessions plus training in August–September
- Come from diverse backgrounds – representation and lived experience are valued
Why Mentor?
By volunteering, you will:
- Make a real impact on the lives of at-risk youth
- Develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
- Be part of a respected, UK-wide youth empowerment movement
- Collaborate with other mentors and professionals
- Receive training, resources, and ongoing support from the Diana Award team
How to Apply
Applications for the Spring 2025 programme are closed, but you can now apply to mentor in Autumn 2025.
Get started by completing the mentor application form Here
For questions, contact the Diana Award team through their website.
Conclusion
If you believe in the potential of young people and want to guide them toward brighter futures, this is your opportunity. The Diana Award Autumn 2025 Mentoring Programme is more than just volunteering—it’s a chance to lead, connect, and give back.
Apply now and start your mentoring journey in London.
- Deadline: Rolling, apply early
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