Motivating our London Marathon runners
Each week we send a MONDAY MOTIVATION our amazing #TeamLOOK runners who are busy training and fundraising ahead of London Marathon on 23rd April, 2023.
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Profile of Emilia, one of our London mentors
One of our London-based mentors, Emilia, is featured in the latest newsletter from Scope – the disability equality charity. Emilia works for the Cabinet Office.
Mentor team in London
Our lovely LOOK Mentor team, who are based in different locations around the country, met together in London this week, for in-person working and planning.
Video & blog: Q&A on 16+ transition to 6th form/college
The transition from a familiar school setting to 6th form or college can be daunting, learning to navigate a new setting. Meeting new people and advocating for your needs with new teachers can feel like a roadblock to your education. In this Q&A three of our LOOK Mentors met to chat about their experience.
Mentoring Project Officer vacancy: apply ASAP!
An exciting opportunity has arisen within LOOK for a full-time Mentor Project Officer to support our mentoring programme.
LOOK: Peer Mentoring Matters
Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.
Mentor of the Month: Megan!!
Meet our November Mentor of the Month, Megan. Thank you for all the creative ways you champion and support others, and for your kindness and dedication.
Sussex Mentor Recruitment & Training event, 12th November 2022
Calling all Visually Impaired 18-35 year olds – LOOK are recruiting Sussex based volunteer mentors and we need you!
Getting the right support when you transition to further education or sixth form.
Mentor Al shares with us his education journey and how the support he recieved evolved as his education needs changed between primary to college education.
Advocating for your needs when you transition to Further Education.
Advocating for your access needs can be challenging but ensuring you have support in place before you start Sixth Form or College can be a real game changer. LOOK Mentor Aliza shares her advice for getting the right support.
Mentor of the Month: Daniel!
Meet our October Mentor of the Month, Daniel. Thank you Daniel for your thoughtful, kind and considered approach to mentoring. This month LOOK will take time to share and celebrate your ever growing contribution to LOOK!
LOOK National Mentor Recruitment!
The LOOK team are hitting the road in search of incredible individuals to join the LOOK mentoring team.
Mentor of the Month: Ussud!
Meet our September Mentor of the Month, Ussud. Thank you Ussud for being a driving force for LOOK, we are hugely grateful to Ussud for his communication, his time and the creative energy he brings to all he does with LOOK.
Confidence and Student life with a Visual Impairment.
In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others in a similar situation.
London Mentor Recruitment!
We need you! – LOOK are recruiting London based volunteer mentors.
