The Power of Mentoring...
…is often found in the simplest moments. Below are just a few highlights from our West Sussex and Surrey mentors following recent outings with their ‘little’s’, including some who are new to the programme.
“We went for hot chocolate and then had fun picking out outfits and doing the catwalk in the shoe department at Next.”
“We played nine holes of golf at Rustington Golf, only losing one ball each and finished each hole. I talked B through various ways to score the golf, and he was incredibly enthusiastic and enjoyed himself. The activity appeared to boost B’s confidence, which his parents had discussed with me.”
“We went to Starbucks for a drink and a cake pop and then E wanted to explore Sainsbury’s. When I got to Sainsbury's, E came running over and gave me a big hug!”
“R got the train independently to Chichester with his bike, where I met him at the station. We then cycled from the station up to Centurion Way to the old Amphitheatre, where we stopped for a snack and break before heading back for his train home.”
“We visited an Agricultural College together. It’s important for I to know there’s a College offering Animal Management courses just a short distance from home. She enjoyed feeding the goats, sheep and alpacas. We also chatted to three different students while we were there.”
It’s wonderful to see these relationships flourishing, with trust growing and genuine friendships taking shape. Their experiences also remind us that children often find the greatest joy in everyday adventures—whether that’s sharing a hot chocolate, exploring the shops, learning a new skill, or enjoying a bike ride together. These seemingly small moments can have a lasting impact, helping to build confidence, create happy memories, and strengthen meaningful connections.
These moments perfectly capture the difference mentoring can make—encouraging confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging, one outing at a time.
July is “Refer a Friend" Month so if you know of someone that has a few hours to spare each month and would make a great mentor to a child in need of a caring role model, please do let them know about our programme by sharing the link to our website or ask them to contact Vicky Coppinger, Big Brother Big Sister Programme Coordinator at vickycoppinger@guildfordaction.org.uk to find out more.
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