Volunteering with The Girls’ Network At The Girls’ Network, we know that you can’t be what you can’t see. That’s why we connect girls and young women with relatable role models who help them build confidence, broaden their horizons and imagine futures full of possibility. We are actively recruiting volunteer mentors to join our growing community of women supporting the next generation. Mentoring with The Girls’ Network is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a girl’s life while sharing your experiences, developing new connections and becoming part of a supportive network of women from a wide range of backgrounds and industries. Just a few hours a month can help a girl feel more confident about her future and more excited about the opportunities ahead of her. If you believe every girl deserves someone in her corner, we would love you to join our incredible community of mentors Could you be a mentor? We’re looking for women volunteers who are: Able to build positive, supportive relationships Committed and reliable Passionate about supporting girls and young women to reach their full potential You can be a mentor if you are employed, retired, self employed or not currently working, we just ask that you have at least 3 years worth of experience from the world of work - whatever that looks like for you. If that sounds like you, becoming a volunteer mentor could be a great fit! How to apply What’s involved? Our 1-to-1 mentoring programme matches you with a girl at a school in your local area. Over 6 monthly sessions, you’ll support her to build confidence, explore opportunities and think about her future. We will provide you with training before you begin and you’ll be supported throughout the mentoring sessions by one of our Regional Programme Leads. You’ll also get to meet other mentors and may be invited to events and to attend training to develop new skills. To become a volunteer mentor, you’ll need: To live in, or be able to travel to, one of our programme regions. To commit around 2-3 hours per month for up to 6 months. Be consistently available for mentoring sessions. Sessions take place on a school site and typically after the end of the school day (between 3-6pm). To be aged 25 or over* with experience of work or workplaces, in any role and at any level. To want to make a difference for a girl in your local area and support her to build confidence and explore her potential. Our next round of 1-to-1 mentoring programmes begin in October 2026, and we are accepting applications from June 1st. The application process can take up to 12 weeks, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, to be certain of the opportunity to mentor in the autumn. Find out how to apply Learn more about mentoring Mentoring FAQs Answers to questions about mentoring Learn more Girls voices Girls share what it means to have a mentor Watch our film Salma's letter Why we need women of all backgrounds to apply Read more Mentors voices Mentors share what they get out of volunteering Watch our film *This age range is a general guide - if you are aged 18-25 and feel you have relevant experience and are keen to join our network - please get in touch for a chat! Manage Cookie Preferences