We Are Youth Mentors
Membership | Standards | Community
The global membership platform for youth mentors. Access the toolkit, CPD training, quality standards, jobs board, and professional community — wherever you are in the world.
Formerly The Mentoring Lab — Est. 2017
Who We Are
We Are Youth Mentors is the global membership platform for youth mentoring professionals — born from over 20 years of practice, passion, and purpose. Founded by Elaine Isadora Thomas, we provide the tools, training, standards, and community that every youth mentor deserves.
Formerly The Mentoring Lab, we have evolved from a UK-based training company into a platform built for every youth mentor, in every country, doing this vital work.
Learn more about us →What You Get With Membership
Evidence-based tools
The Mentoring Toolkit
The complete digital Mentoring Toolkit — developed over 20 years of real-world practice. Tools for reflection, goal setting, emotional regulation, and more.
Learn More →Internationally recognised
CPD Training
Earn CPD certificates that are recognised internationally. From introductory courses to advanced mentoring techniques and safeguarding.
Learn More →Professional recognition
Quality Standards
Know that your practice meets professional standards — and prove it to the organisations and commissioners you work with.
Learn More →Global opportunities
Jobs & Directory
Access the world's only dedicated youth mentoring jobs board and get listed in our global professional directory.
Learn More →What members and partners say
Trusted by mentors and organisations across the UK, Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
“Rarely have I seen an organisation with this quality of mentoring model. The Mentoring Lab has a lot to offer the sector.”
Vicky Torrance
JNC qualified youth worker, 23+ years experience
“You have been a great listener and advocate and one thing I love about you and your team is… you don't judge.”
Parent Ms S Francis
“The toolkit and training have genuinely transformed how our team approaches mentoring. It is evidence-based, practical, and immediately applicable.”
Partner Organisation
“This is not just a membership. This is the professional recognition that youth mentors everywhere have always deserved.”
Elaine Isadora Thomas
Founder, We Are Youth Mentors
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Membership
Access the toolkit, CPD training, jobs board, and community.
Training Courses
Internationally recognised CPD mentoring courses.
Youth Mentoring
Definitions, benefits, and international practices.
For Parents
How it works, pricing, and safeguarding.
For Mentors
Earnings, development, and community.
Contact
Speak to us about membership or partnerships.
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Join youth mentors across the world. Access the tools, training, and community you need.