A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #Youth #Mentoring #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe .(https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the third episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Victoria Ramsden, Mentor, Bolton Lads and Girls Club about mentoring the youth.  Victoria also shares how mentors provide a safe space and stability for young people in times of challenge and change. Victoria also highlights the need for more mentors, encouraging listeners to look for volunteer opportunities. Did you know? It's Time to Talk Day on 1 February 2024, the UK's largest mental health conversation, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.  it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Who will you reach out to today for a brew or a friendly video call. Key resources: Bolton Lads and Girls Club Meet the Mancunian episodes on supporting the youth Greater Manchester Youth Network   Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (00:01:56) journey into youth work (00:05:55) mentoring experience (00:11:04) impact she makes (00:13:56) advice for people looking to volunteer   Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk