Mentoring & tutoring
Volunteering one-to-one with a young person to help with schoolwork or confidence.
Mentoring & tutoring
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home or out
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
Mentoring & tutoringAverage wellness & Mindfulness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Sign up as a volunteer reading helper at a local school and listen to two children read for 20 minutes each.
1 hour or moreAt home or outFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does mentoring & tutoring cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does mentoring & tutoring take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do mentoring & tutoring at home?
Yes, or out if you prefer. Fits in a bag.
Is mentoring & tutoring good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Sign up as a volunteer reading helper at a local school and listen to two children read for 20 minutes each.
Do I need other people for mentoring & tutoring?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.