Become a mentor
Do you want to inspire the next generation of changemakers by passing on your experience and passion for enhancing communities and local places?
​​Southampton is a city blessed with a range of passionate and experienced community organisers of all sorts, as such we are pleased to offer this as a mentorship scheme - an opportunity to pass on invaluable knowledges, experiences and insights.
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Mentoring offers great opportunities not only to share your skills and experience, creating a transformative ripple of impact across local communities, but can also be an invaluable opportunity to consolidate your skills in communication and motivating others.
As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in nurturing Southampton's emerging placemakers, guiding them through the programme by providing them with the support, knowledge, and inspiration they need to develop and implement impactful community projects. Your commitment and expertise will help shape the next generation of community leaders who are dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable Southampton.
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Interested in becoming a mentor?​
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We welcome interest from anyone who feels they have the experience, background and/or skills to support and mentor young and emerging placemakers. This will include supporting them through some broader learning, explorations and thinking, as well as supporting them in the development and delivery of their own small community-based projects.
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In particular, these are some of the experiences, attributes and availability we are looking for in mentors for this programme:
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Time commitment: Available to meet with mentee(s) for approximately one - two hours per fortnight and for any reasonable correspondence in between meetings for the project duration (between 6 - 9 months)
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Flexibility: Available for either online or in-person meetings in Southampton
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Reliability: Consistent in attendance, responsive to communication both from mentee and SNPC, and dependable in fulfilling mentorship responsibilities throughout project duration
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Community organising: Previous experience in leading or participating in community-based projects, particularly those related to environmental issues, social justice, biodiversity or climate action
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Local knowledge: Familiarity with Southampton’s communities, local challenges, and opportunities, particularly in the areas of green spaces, climate, and biodiversity
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Project management: Experience in planning, executing and managing projects
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Supportive: Experience or interest in taking on supportive roles
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Empathetic: Ability to listen, empathise and provide constructive feedback
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Inspiring communicator: Ability to motivate and inspire and communicate effectively
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Commitment to diversity: Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the programme, ensuring that all participants feel valued and supported
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Resourceful: Knowledgeable about resources, tools, and strategies that can be leveraged to enhance project development and implementation
To apply to become a mentor, please express interest via the form below.
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If you have any questions, or would like to have a general discussion before submitting, please feel free to get in touch with Rae at rae.turpin@nationalparkcity.org.
