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Too many young people have an unfair start in life, but just one hour a week can ignite their vital spark. Become a volunteer mentor and help a young person find the confidence to pursue their passions, believe in themself, and confront their challenges.

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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We’re incredibly grateful to Martyn for using his voice to champion young people and for asking the Scottish Government about its commitment to a Trusted Adult Guarantee. Young people deserve someone in their corner — someone who listens, encourages them, and believes in their potential.
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today is Gift Aid Awareness Day! 💙 Mentoring changes lives, but donations make it possible. UK taxpayer? Tick the Gift Aid box when you donate so we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated, at no extra cost to you! A small tick can make all the difference. Donate here: tinyurl.com/4c4mnmm4
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
✨ It's Volunteers' Week ✨ Thanks to every volunteer who gives their time to support our vision: ensuring that every young person has someone to help them find the path to sustained positive futures. Could you become a Trusted Adult Volunteer Mentor? Sign up today: mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
📣 | Following the Scottish Parliament elections, MCR Pathways Chief Executive Sharon McIntyre has issued an Open Letter to First Minister John Swinney MSP. The letter calls for a national Trusted Adult Guarantee for every young person who needs one. Read here: tinyurl.com/3fwe3hbu
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🏆| Be Part of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games Legacy MCR Pathways is proud to share an exciting opportunity for young people, aged 18-25, across Glasgow to take part in an immersive leadership experience, delivered in partnership with Common Purpose. Find out more: tinyurl.com/yd6mv5pu #glasgow
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Across #Newcastle, #Middlesbrough & #Sunderland, more young people need a trusted adult - someone who is consistent & proudly stands in their corner on paths to positive futures. Become a volunteer mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk Support our work: tinyurl.com/mvry5xcu #mentoring | #volunteering
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
📣 | Volunteer mentors are needed across Forth Valley. Local young people are looking for support to help them see their potential & build brighter futures. An hour a week has the power to make a transformational impact. Learn More: tinyurl.com/vt4fzr8r #forthvalley | #volunteering | #mentoring
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🗳️ | Got questions about the Scottish Parliament elections tomorrow? We’ve put together a quick guide. Do your research, read the manifestos, and make your mark! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Find out who is standing in your area here: whocanivotefor.co.uk Read our Manifesto: mcrpathways.org/manifesto
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
🗳️ | 2 weeks until the Scottish Government elections! Earlier this year, we launched our first Manifesto. Shaped by the young people we support, we are calling on all policymakers to adopt the Trusted Adult Guarantee. Read our Manifesto here : mcrpathways.org/manifesto
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
One hour a week can change a young life in the North East of England 🌟 Giving just one hour a week can prove transformational for a young person in a local school. Find out more: mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We didn't just welcome The Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-31: Bringing Hope, Brighter Futures, we helped shape it and secured a further £1 million investment for Scotland's young people! Read more: tinyurl.com/yevyh2xd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🤝 We're excited to announce an innovative new pilot programme in partnership with @fifecouncil.bsky.social and Developing the Young Workforce Fife. Your life experience and 1 hour a week is all it takes to make a real difference. Read more and become a mentor today: tinyurl.com/mrujfmap
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
What a great way to start Scottish Apprenticeship Week! As proud sponsors of the award category, we are absolutely delighted for Hannah Magill, who was named as Foundation Apprentice of the Year at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 🌟 Read more: tinyurl.com/pp2txsmb
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
We are delighted to feature in the inaugural 'Sector Spotlight' by Women in Public Affairs Scotland! In this op-ed, our CEO, Sharon McIntyre, reflects on her career across public and third sector organisations and the new, ambitious influencing chapter for MCR Pathways: tinyurl.com/mumdwxwt
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Women in Public Affairs Scotland: Sector Spotlight - MCR Pathways
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
⚡ | You can now download our Manifesto. Our message to policymakers is to adopt a proposed Trusted Adult Guarantee. Every young person, like Jamie, deserves that "rock", a consistent, reliable person who believes in their potential. Download our Manifesto: tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚡ | Young people’s voices are at the heart of our first-ever Manifesto, which was shaped by young people like Mia, through workshops, roundtables, surveys and consultations. Their lived experience, hopes and ambitions drive our ask: Adopt a Trusted Adult Guarantee. Download: tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
⚡ | Every young person deserves someone in their corner. That’s why we have launched our first-ever Manifesto. Our ask of policymakers is simple: adopt a Trusted Adult Guarantee—a consistent, reliable person who holds a vital place in the support network of a young person. tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
⚡ | Our incredible colleagues, along with so many inspirational people from the voluntary sector, have had an amazing experience at #SCVOGathering. Learn more about our work in ensuring every young person who needs a trusted adult is supported to find a path to a brighter future: lnkd.in/ecFnV9s2
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
⚡| Become a volunteer mentor during National Mentoring Month. We need more volunteer mentors in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, West Lothian, The Highlands and Clackmannanshire. Find out more: tinyurl.com/5xnpjz5r #nationalmentoringmonth | #mentoring | #volunteering
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Thank you for having us @childrensreporter.bsky.social! ⚡
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🏛️ | As we approach the budget announcement, MCR Pathways calls on resolute action by the Scottish Government. Previous commitments and pledges must be upheld to truly invest and support young people to find pathways to brighter futures across Scotland. Read more here: tinyurl.com/v58nsrpk
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
⚡| Five small steps - that’s all it takes. It doesn’t take long at all to get started as a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways. What’s more, our friendly team is here to guide you at every step. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
⚡| All it takes is one click to get started. From there it’s just five small steps to get started as a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways. In no time you’ll be helping a young person in your local community to ignite the vital spark. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
⚡| Chances are that you have so many qualities that we’re looking for in a volunteer mentor. If you have these qualities, could give just one hour a week to help a young person in your local community to spark their potential, we’d love to hear from you. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
⚡| What makes a good mentor? Listening and sharing experiences helps a young person awaken their ambition. Give one hour a week to spark potential in your community. No hero cape required—you already have the voltage to ignite that vital spark. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
⚡️| It won’t just be your future self thanking you in a year’s time. Help a young person to ignite their vital spark whilst rediscovering your own. Become a volunteer mentor. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
⚡| Make your resolution count. Like Howard, a former Marine, you can help a young person ignite their spark. Sometimes just being there to listen can transform a life. Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd #NewYearPurpose #MentorSupport #MCRPathways
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
🚀 | Happy New Year! Make your resolution count this year. Become a mentor and help a young person ignite their spark whilst rediscovering your own. If you could give just one hour a week to a young person in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Register here: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
⚡ | A steady, reliable presence makes all the difference. Laura began her mentoring journey in S3, facing low confidence, a challenging home environment and a lack of focus regarding her post-school future. Things changed for Laura when she met her mentor, Val. Read more: tinyurl.com/2zf6tk2w
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
⚡ | The right support makes all the difference Matthew was referred to MCR as a care experienced young person presenting as quite low and lacking in confidence. Things changed for Matthew when he met his mentor, Simon. Read Matthew’s story: tinyurl.com/4chxf9jh #mentoring #volunteering #charity
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 Available to download now. 89% of mentors found personal fulfilment in helping young people to find paths to brighter futures through mentoring. Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk #charity | #mentoring | #volunteering
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
⚡| A boost in confidence makes a massive difference Our mission is simple. Connections powered by trusted adult relationships Until everyone like Holly has someone, our mission continues. Read Holly’s story: tinyurl.com/ync9cdp4 #strategy | #mentoring | #volunteering | #charitynews
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 available to download now. Together, we’re changing lives through the power of mentoring. This year, 93% of mentored young people from across the UK have gone on to a positive destination after leaving school. Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 Available to download now. It’s proved another incredible year supporting greater numbers of young people in sparking potential and awakening ambition on path to brighter futures across the United Kingdom. Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📣 | In launching our new strategy, we’re making a pledge to our bold, fearless and relentlessly ambitious community. First up and most importantly, this is our message to young people - Let your potential shine bright. Read more: tinyurl.com/4ztff9uc #mentoring | #charitynews | #strategy
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📣 | We have a new strategy - Each year, our growing community of mentors, donors, staff and partners supports over 7,000 young people: all united by a belief that every young person deserves someone to help them find their way to a brighter future. 🟠⚪🟠 Find out more: tinyurl.com/4ztff9uc
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
⚡ | MCR Pathways hosts first-ever Vital Sparks Summit, launching a bold, vibrant new three-year organisational strategy. Read more: tinyurl.com/dyz9kypz Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk #strategy | #mentoring | #charitynews
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
⚡| MCR Pathways recently marked five years of partnering with @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social (SFRS), supporting 140 young people so far in finding paths to brighter futures across Scotland through the power of mentoring. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdcmuks2 Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
⚡| Mentoring experience inspires Caitlin's creative arts dream. Find out more about the spark that ignited that dream, and the role her mentoring experience with MCR Pathways played. Read more: tinyurl.com/5cb4ecjj Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk #mentoring | #volunteering | #glasgow
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
@mcrpathways.bsky.social is looking for an enthusiastic and rigorous Evidence and Impact Officer to join their Systems, Evidence and Impact team in Glasgow tinyurl.com/5yyypwdv £29,250 #charityjob
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
⚡| We are recruiting mentors in Aberdeen to support us in our mission to ensure everyone has someone to help find a path to a brighter future, through the power of mentoring. Become a volunteer mentor today. One hour can change a life: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🤝 | We’re proud to share the results of our latest End-of-Year Mentor Survey! Read the key findings here: tinyurl.com/3yy475h9 #MentorSurvey | #ChangeALife
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
@mcrpathways.bsky.social are looking for a Pathways Coordinator for #Inverness Royal Academy, to work with young people, mentors and school staff tinyurl.com/cdhpy8ae £28,250 pro-rata, 28hpw #Mentoring
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School Pathways Coordinator – Inverness Royal Academy with MCR Pathways – Goodmoves
We are looking for a Pathways Coordinator for Inverness Royal Academy, to work with young people, mentors and school staff involved in the MCR Pathways programme.About the role:You will be the ...
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
⚡| We’re excited to launch our refreshed brand! While our name stays the same, our look and feel now better reflects the energy, ambition, and purpose behind our work, and what we aim to achieve in the future. What’s your thoughts? Read more: tinyurl.com/jmm6awfp
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🤝 | We're hiring a Programme Manager for our relationship-based mentoring programme in Hertfordshire and West London! If you're looking for a purpose-driven role where your work directly transforms young lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here: tinyurl.com/57a7sffc #CharityJobs
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
💜 | Volunteering as a mentor with MCR Pathways isn't just about giving up your time - it's about changing lives through the power of #mentorship. Come along to our #Oban information session next week. 🗓️ Thursday 24 July. ⏰ 5:30pm-6:15pm. 🚒 Oban Fire Station. Register now: tinyurl.com/3znwjap7
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🤝 | MCR Pathways & Forth Valley College partnership launches innovative tailored mentoring initiative starting in August. Read more: tinyurl.com/2f44vvmp #transitions | #furthereducation | #colleges | #careexperienced | #charitynews | #education | #mentoring | #stirling | #alloa | #falkirk
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MCR Pathways @mcrpathways.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
✍️ | SQA Results Day is just under a month away for young people across Scotland. No matter your results, expert careers advisers are here to help you explore your next steps. Call them on 0808 100 8000 for support or visit My World of Work: tinyurl.com/4sz43s2u #SQAresults
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
@mcrpathways.bsky.social are looking for a Pathways Coordinator to work with young people, mentors & school staff involved in the MCR Pathways programme. 🔹£28,250 pro-rata 🔹28hrs per week over 4/5 days 🔹Lochaber High School Further info: tinyurl.com/hscrnvxc #coordinator #mentoring #development
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School Pathways Coordinator – Lochaber High School with MCR Pathways – Goodmoves
We are looking for a Pathways Coordinator for Lochaber High School, to work with young people, mentors and school staff involved in the MCR Pathways programme.About the role:You will be the key...
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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Forth Valley Employers📣 You can change a young person’s life by volunteering as a mentor for one hour per week and help a young person in a local school to flourish! What’s stopping you? Sign up today: lnkd.in/eFaJF4kf #ChangeALife #PowerOfAnHour @mcrpathways.bsky.social
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