01ASPIRING MENTORS
Find your beginning.
Bring your passion. Build your confidence. Learn the foundations of mentoring young people with care and purpose.
Discover your trainingLoading your next chapter…
A PROFESSIONAL HOME FOR YOUTH MENTORS
A better futurebegins with you.
For the people who see possibility in young people. A place to learn, connect, and become the mentor you want to be.
Find your place01 / OUR PURPOSEPERSONAL GROWTH. LASTING IMPACT.
A SMALL BELIEF.
A BIG POSSIBILITY.
When mentors grow,
young people flourish.
Great mentoring begins with someone who cares. It grows through learning, reflection, and the support of a community. WAYM brings all three together, so you can make a difference with greater confidence.
The story behind WAYMThoughtful learning Meaningful connection Confident practice
02 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
There’s a place
for your ambition.
Just beginning, finding your stride, or guiding a team. Start where you are. Grow from there.
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02PRACTISING MENTORS
Deepen your practice.
Keep growing in the work you love. Find thoughtful resources, professional development, and people who understand your journey.
Explore membership03SCHOOLS & ORGANISATIONS
Build something bigger.
Put meaningful mentoring at the heart of your setting. Support your team with training, clear standards, and practical guidance.
Support your organisation03 / THE WAYM EXPERIENCE
More support.
More possibility.
Practical learning, a professional community, and tools that travel with you into the real world.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT01 / 03
Learn with purpose.
Thoughtful training. Practical skills. A clearer sense of what good mentoring looks like — and how to bring it into every conversation.
Explore the learning centreCOMMUNITY & CONNECTION02 / 03
Find your people.
The work is personal. You don’t have to do it alone. Connect with mentors, share experiences, and find space to reflect on your practice.
Meet the community
RESOURCES & QUALITY STANDARDS03 / 03
Make good practice last.
Turn good intentions into consistent, accountable mentoring. Explore the tools, research, and quality framework that support the work you do.
Discover our framework
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PURPOSE04 / A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Built with heart.
Made for you.
This is not just a membership. This is the professional recognition that youth mentors everywhere have always deserved.
WAYM grew from a belief that the people who support young people deserve a professional home of their own. A place to be heard, to keep learning, and to grow together.
Elaine Isadora ThomasFOUNDER, WE ARE YOUTH MENTORS
Meet Elaine 05 / BELONG HERE
An investment
in what comes next.
A professional home that grows with you. Explore the plan that fits your stage and your setting.
FOR YOUR PRACTICE
Associate Member
£9/ month
£90/year when billed annually
- Full digital Mentoring Toolkit access
- Introduction to Youth Mentoring CPD course
- Basic directory listing
- Global jobs board access
FOR YOUR PRACTICEFEATURED
Professional Member
£19/ month
£190/year when billed annually
- Everything in Associate
- All CPD courses included
- Automatic CPD tracker and certificates
- Full resource library
FOR YOUR ORGANISATION
Small Organisation
£99/ month
£990/year when billed annually
- 5 Professional memberships for your team
- Organisation listed in the global directory
- Access to quality standards framework
- 2 featured job listings per month
Explore current plan benefits and availability. Compare all memberships
WORDS THAT STAY WITH US
Rarely have I seen an organisation with this quality of mentoring model. It has a lot to offer the sector.
Vicky TorranceJNC qualified youth worker, 23+ years experience
Is this a place for me if I’m new to mentoring?
Yes. You can start with our knowledge bank and introductory learning, then choose the training or membership that fits your stage. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Can I join from outside the UK?
WAYM welcomes mentors and organisations worldwide. Online resources are accessible wherever you are. Before booking, check the delivery format, time zone, and any requirements that apply in your setting.
How do the courses and memberships work?
Explore the training catalogue to find a course, or compare memberships to see their learning and resource benefits. Course enquiries go directly to the team, who can confirm the right programme and next steps for you.
Can you support my school or organisation?
Yes. Our educational partnerships, organisation memberships, and consultancy are designed to help teams build a consistent approach. Tell us about your setting and the outcomes you want to work towards.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
The future needs
people like you.
Bring your purpose. Find your people.
Let’s make a difference that lasts.