Youth Support Mentor

At Fight for Peace we support young people to reach their full potential. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we have been operating since 2000 and have impacted the lives of thousands of young people at our Academy in east London, and via a national and international network of partners who are trained in our approach. We focus on marginalised communities because typically this is where the need for our work is greatest, and where we can have the biggest impact. Our work covers three complementary strategic areas to ensure that we can maximise our reach and impact Academy, Alliance and Collectives.

We work directly with young people at our Academy, developing their potential using a Five Pillars methodology which combines combat sports, education, employability, youth leadership and support services. Via our Alliance, we exchange skills, knowledge and support with over 120 community-based partners around the world to strengthen youth programmes and enable us to maximise our influence and reach. And through our Collectives in east London and Jamaica, we bring together services, decision-makers and stakeholders to strengthen youth services across communities and find solutions for complex issues affecting young people.

We’re looking for a passionate mentor who will take a holistic approach to support young people. This will involve engaging with stakeholders such as schools, Youth Justice Services (YJS), Probation, Social Services, and healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive support network. By maintaining open communication and partnership with these organisations, the Youth Mentor will ensure that young people receive the right interventions and access to services to address their emotional, educational, and social needs effectively.