To succeed, we must first believe that we can. Michael Korda, Author
Instilling a sense of self-belief in young people is something that Urban Synergy -The Mentor Resource PoolTM – is passionate about. Urban Synergy helps young people between 11-18 years of age, mostly of African-Caribbean and minority ethnic heritage to reach their full potential through our own brand of innovative benefit-led programmes.
A Charity, Urban Synergy brings together individuals from a variety of professions who voluntarily offer mentees support, guidance and encouragement to achieve and to be the best that they can be.
But it is our provision of active, high profile role models from all walks of life that make Urban Synergy the dynamic force for positive change that it is. These role models volunteer their personal time to inspire and support young people.
Many of the young people helped by Urban Synergy are facing unprecedented pressures while growing up. Our mentees needs vary – some might become disengaged or fall behind at school and simply need encouragement and active support to get back on track academically. Others might need an impartial advocate to help them deal with serious issues. Most just need someone to look up to. Someone to emulate… A role model… A mentor…
Our mentors are successful people in their own right. Many have overcome various barriers to succeed. This is what makes Urban Synergy’s Mentor Resource Pool special – they not only share their own life experiences but their success inspires our mentees towards being the best.
Our Mission?
To equip and empower a young person with valuable life skills and experiences so that he or she can become confident, independent, life-equipped and ultimately a successful, positive contributor to the community and wider society.
The Urban Synergy Team
Urban Synergy is operated by a Steering Committee and board of directors with over 70 mentors and volunteers. Learn more about the Urban Synergy Steering Committee.
Our services…
- One-to-one mentoring and support to a young person (a mentee)
- Work shadowing and or work experience
- Workshops and seminars
- Fun, safe and supervised experience days
