Mentor a Mini Changemaker

Development Opportunity: Mentor a Mini Changemaker

Support primary-age pupils as they develop their own mini social enterprises through the Bright Stars programme, helping them make a positive impact in their local communities. As a mentor, you’ll guide pupils through their enterprise journey, offering encouragement, advice, and insight into the world of business and social impact.

Commitment: 8 hours over 8 weeks

When: April–June 2026

Location: Your local primary school

Age Range: 5–10

What’s Involved:

• Work with pupils to set up their own mini social enterprises using seed funding

• Provide guidance on creativity, teamwork, planning, and social impact

• Encourage pupils to reflect on their ideas and develop practical solutions

• Support pupils with weekly updates and check-ins (some mentoring may be online)

• Attend the programme online celebration event at the end to recognise achievements

Benefits:
✅ Inspire pupils to see opportunities around them and raise aspirations
✅ Build leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
✅ Develop creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
✅ Connect with local schools, businesses, and community projects
✅ Make a real difference in your local community and support young changemakers
✅ Contribute to CSR and social value commitments through volunteering

How to Get Involved:
Email hazel.duhy@cforlp.org.uk to register your interest. We’ll match you with a local school, provide training, resources, and ongoing support so you can confidently guide the pupils through their mini social enterprises.