Tag: mentoring

Group photo of our LOOKFest volunteers on the site with their canes.

News: Report and photos from LOOKFest 2023

We’re back from a fantastic LOOKFest 2023! Thank you to all the families who joined us.

A close up photo of Megan Adams, Student Mentor Project Officer at LOOK. She is wearing a rainbow striped sweater and has long brown hair and round wire framed glasses.

Student Hub: Supporting VI students

Welcome to our new resource hub for visually impaired students. We begin with a mini series studying STEM subjects & a shout out for Student Mentors.

The mentor team standing in front of a smart London building (Georgian style) with a shiny black door. From left to right: Shani (who left in April), Elin - with guide dog Lucy - Charlotte, Syd, Megan A, and Ruth - with her pull-along suitcase.

Meet: Our LOOK Mentor Project team

Our small but mighty Mentor Project team train and oversee our 130 volunteer LOOK Mentors. All of the team have eye conditions which impact their

Explainer: 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: Chris

Meet our LOOK Mentor of the Month, Chris. Thank you for your dedication, insights, and humour. You are greatly appreciated by your mentees and all of us at LOOK.

News: Magazine profile of Mentor Emilia

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.

LOOK Mentors and staff at a training day

News: Welcome to our largest intake of Mentors!

We are thrilled to welcome an absolutely bumper group of new mentees this spring. A grand total of 34 young people will be joining the LOOK mentoring project, with the majority of these new starters up already up and running from this month. This is a very exciting milestone for us – our largest intake yet!

London Marathon: Motivating our 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.

Photo shows the LOOK Mentoring team - (from left to right) Shani, Elin - holding Guide Dog Lucy - Charlotte M, Syd, Megan A, and Ruth, all standing outside Haklyut. Behind them is a lovely white building with a fan light over the black door. There is a brass sign with the name of the society on the wall beside the door.

Out and about: LOOK 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.

Mentor of the Month: Charlie

Meet our Mentor of the Month, Charlie, whose thoughtful approach to mentoring, and dedication to his mentees makes him our first MOTM for 2023.

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.

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.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A message from LOOK.

It is with great sorrow and deepest respect that LOOK marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.