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MCR Pathways
Could you be like Alan and John?
About MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways is a mentoring programme that supports care experienced young people, or young people who have experienced disadvantage. The aim of the programme is to make sure they get the same education outcomes and life chances as every other young person.
Volunteer mentors spend an hour a week listening to and encouraging their young person. The only qualification you need to become a mentor is the desire to help and be there.
Do you live in the North East of Glasgow?
Would you consider giving up an hour of your week to mentor a young person? MCR Pathways are currently looking for more volunteers in the following areas:
- North East, mentors required in all secondary schools.
- North West, mentors required in John Paul Academy and Knightswood Secondary.
- South, mentors required in Govan High, Rosshall Academy and St Paul's High.
Do you remember what it's like to be young? - Pupil Stories
 | Rodrigo's story Rodrigo's mentor helped him see what he was capable of and realise that there was more to life than hanging about the streets, read his story here. | |
 | Mona's story Mona's turbulent home life led her to disengage from school but her mentor helped build her self-esteem and confidence, read her story. | |
| Noel's Story Noel's mentor helped him realise he had the resilience to carry on and follow his own path despite an unsettled home life, read his story. |
Could you chat about music for an hour every week? - Mentor Stories
 | Kathryn's story Kathryn mentored Cara for three years, read their story here. |
 | Alan's story Alan Speirs is a Corporate Policy Officer in the Chief Executive's Department, he has been mentoring for five years. Read his story here. |
 | John' story John Hampson is a Social Care Worker in Social Work Services, he started mentoring five years ago. Read his story here. |
 | Annemarie's story Our Chief Executive Annemarie O'Donnell started mentoring five years ago. Read her story here. |
 | Paul's story Paul O'Grady is an Architect at Development and Regeneration Services he has been mentoring for four years. Read his story here. |
 | Nicky's story Nicky Neef is Head of Corporate Services at City Property, she has been mentoring for six years. Read her story here. |
Watch some of our council family colleagues discuss their mentoring experience with MCR Pathways:
Council working arrangements
Work Arrangements for becoming a MCR Mentor
Find out more and apply here
You can find out more and apply to become a mentor by visiting the MCR Pathways website
If you have any questions or would like to hear your colleague's experience of mentoring you can get in touch with your service's MCR ambassador - their contact details are below:
 | Alan Speirs MCR Mentor Ambassador for: Chief Executive Department Telephone: 07722087762 Email: alan.speirs@glasgow.gov.uk |
 | John Murray MCR Mentor Ambassador for: City Building Telephone: 07801394043 |
City Property Glasgow - currently recruiting Email: donna.cunningham@glasgow.gov.uk with any enquiries | |
| Kathryn Farrow MCR Mentor Ambassador for: Education Telephone: 07917551710 |
Financial Services and CBS - currently recruiting Email: donna.cunningham@glasgow.gov.uk with any enquiries | |
 | Jack McIvor MCR Mentor Ambassador for: Jobs & Business Glasgow Telephone: 07393761623 Email: jack.mciver@jbg.or.uk |
| Paul O'Grady MCR Mentor Ambassador for: Neighbourhood and Regeneration Services Telephone: 0141 276 0421 Email: paul.o'grady@drs.glasgow.gov.uk |
Social Work - currently recruiting Email: donna.cunningham@glasgow.gov.uk with any enquiries | |
 | Karen Ashley MCR Mentor Ambassador for: Glasgow Life Telephone: 0141 287 9805 |
