The Island York

Our vision is that all young people in York, aged 8-18 years, will feel safe and confident to embrace their own future and become the best version of themselves.

About Us

The Island is a charity in York providing islands of space and time for children and young people, aged 8-18 years; building confidence, self-esteem and unlocking potential through positive mentoring relationships and unique programmes.

Mentoring comes in all shapes and sizes and our aim is to grow, evolve and most importantly adapt to the ever changing needs of children and young people.

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Impact Areas

Community Support Family Support Health & Well-being Mental Health

Skills Developed

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Resilience & Staying Positive

Opportunities

remote weekdays evenings

Volunteer Youth Mentor

The Island is a York-based charity that has over the last 15 years helped children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 overcome challenges with their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through regular recreational mentoring provisions. Alongside their fully trained volunteer mentor, the one-to-one mentoring programme provides children and young people with the time and space they require to build positive thoughts and feelings about themselves so that they are better able to cope with future life challenges.

Ongoing