Inspiring hope, believing in change

LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE?

Currently seeking volunteers in Limerick & Clare

Just one hour a week with a
young person, enjoying an
activity together, can make a
lasting difference for both of you!

  • NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • ALL COSTS ARE COVERED
  • FULL TRAINING PROVIDED
  • PARTICULARLY SEEKING MALE MENTORS

About Us

Le Chéile Mentoring is a national, volunteer mentoring, restorative justice and family support service, which supports children, young people and their families, where the child or young person is involved in or at risk of offending. We provide tailored supports, in partnership with other organisations, working along-side children, young people and their families, to enable them to reach their potential now and into the future

Our vision statement is for every child and young person, Le Chéile works with will be supported and empowered to realise their hopes and dreams

In 2023

150

Young People Mentored

73

Parents Mentored

28

Young People in the RJ Empathy Programme

250+

Current Volunteers

45

Families graduated from Strengthening Families Programme

Our Services

Youth Mentoring

Parent Mentoring

Restorative Justice

Family Support

Testimonials

“If you are being offered a service like that, grab it with both hands because it really really helps, it really does help, I don’t think anyone wants to go to jail.”

“My time with Le Chéile has given me the chance to learn, not only by their training programs, but also from the people you meet along the way. It is very rewarding to be able to help young adults or parents, to offer support and guidance. To see someone develop personally and want to change as the mentoring sessions progress is very rewarding.”

“For the first time, I met people who listened, who told me I mattered, that I was worth hearing and worth helping – that I was a person in my own right, as well as being a wife, mother, employee etc. – that it wasn’t selfish or weak to ask for help or to put myself first sometimes.

“They (your Mentor) bring you out, you have something to do, you stay off the streets instead of messing about with your mates. They help you with a lot.”

“Le Chéile threw me a lifeline – the simple ‘How are you doing?’ texts, the taking me out, the time devoted to me, the gift of feeling alive again – will not be forgotten.”

“No words can explain how giving 1-2 hours a week as a “volunteer”, the feeling you get when you see a person grow and want to make changes in their life because they have someone who meets with them and believes in them.”

Volunteering

Le Chéile believes in volunteer-led mentoring and our team of trained and committed volunteers across the country are the foundation of the organisation. It is our volunteer mentors who work directly with most of the young people and parents referred to our service and they provide support, encouragement, a listening ear and inspiration to reach goals or overcome challenges.

News

Restorative Justice Conference 2024

Restorative Justice Conference 2024

  To kick off restorative Justice (RJ) week we held our sold out Restorative Justice Conference  at Thomond Park, Limerick, centred around Driving Restorative Justice in Ireland Forward – Promoting Collaboration and Innovation. The inspiring lineup of speakers...

Key Asks for General Election Ireland 2024

Key Asks for General Election Ireland 2024

We've partnered with PACE and IASIO to present three urgent requests to the next government. 1)Funding our sector funding, 2)early intervention and 3) rehabilitation and reintegration. These requests essential to fostering safer communities and supporting individuals...

Launch of Le Chéile Mentoring Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028

Launch of Le Chéile Mentoring Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Strategic Plan for 2024-2028. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our launch event today. I would like to extend special thanks to our speakers: James Doorley, Chair of Le Chéile Mentoring; Anne Conroy, CEO; Mark...

Contact Us

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