Upside connects young people with mentors who listen, encourage and genuinely care. Whether meeting in-person or online, these consistent mentoring relationships help young people build belief – in themselves, in others, and in their future.
Upside Online
Join our exciting new online mentoring programme. 1 hour x 10 weeks (starts in July).
You’ll be matched with a young person and meet weekly in a structured programme - with all the training and support you need to make a real difference.
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— Support life-changing mentoring relationships
Every young person deserves someone who listens, encourages them and shows up consistently.
Upside mentors help young people build confidence, resilience and connection through meaningful one-on-one relationships - both in person and online.
Your support helps make these life-changing mentoring relationships possible.
A growing body of research tells us something surprisingly simple: helping others doesn’t just make a difference in their lives, it can transform ours too.
A total of 103 young people, mentors, and whānau came together for Beach Day - an event that was about far more than just time by the water.