The timeline below shows what happens from the moment you register your interest in mentoring through to your first 1:1 meeting with a mentee.
From attending mentor training to meeting your mentee, the process can take around six months. Most of this time is spent waiting for the DBS check to come back, which can take a while.
Stage 1: Register Interest
Register interest
Register your interest in mentoring with Chapter2
Response
We will reach out via email to arrange a quick, introductory conversation
Call
A 15-minute phone call to get to know you and discuss your motivation
Training
Attend our one-day in-person training day in Reading
Stage 2: Apply
Application
Complete our application form
References
We ask for 2 references, one of whom we will ring up
Interview
Take part in a two-hour, in-person interview
Vetting/DBS
Complete an enhanced DBS check to ensure full safeguarding compliance
Stage 3: Match with your mentee
Matching
We match you with a mentee
Preparation
We’ll meet the mentee’s family and tell them about the mentor
Introduction
We introduce you to the mentee and his family at their home
Lift-off
You and your mentee meet for your very first session
We match mentees based on shared interests, age preferences, commuting distance, and your suited level of challenge. Where possible, we will present a number of potential matches for discussion