Apply to be a Mentor

To apply to be a part of our scheme, all you need to do is meet the criteria available here and complete the Mentor application form.

The minimum age for applying to be a Mentor is 18, there is no maximum age limit, and we ask that you commit to a minimum of twelve hours Mentoring time, this can be face to face, over the phone or via email. Please note: As a pilot project, the scheme has a particular focus in London, South-East England and Scotland. It may be possible to offer mentoring via email and or telephone contact at a distance.

Group Mentoring is generally a half day session (minimum of an hour and a half) with a maximum of five Mentees, to allow for an informal, personal and mutaully beneficial session. We ask that group mentors commit to one session, with a view to holding more sessions at a later date.

A one-day training programme organised by the BDA will be available to mentors.

Please send your application forms to the Mentoring Programme Manager via email mentoring@bdadyslexia.org.uk or through the post at the British Dyslexia Association, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BW.

Please note: Applications will also be acceptable in alternative formats, for example, audio.

For any questions on the scheme, please contact the BDA on 0845 251 9003 or via email mentoring@bdadyslexia.org.uk.