Glasgow City Council has pledged to get at least one in 10 of its workforce to help mentor vulnerable children and young people.

The council hopes that nearly 1,800 employees will become directly involved in its mentoring scheme.

Chief executive Annemarie O'Donnell said: ‘This project is not a one-off, but a long-term commitment for us.

‘I have set an ambitious target to engage up to 10% of our employees as mentors. 

‘I know this vision will be realised as we have some amazing staff who will be keen to embrace this important role.'

The council has asked its staff to commit to one hour of volunteering a week over two school years.

Iain MacRitchie, founder of MCR Pathways, which has partnered with the council on its mentoring project, added: ‘Through the MCR mentoring and talent taster programmes we will bridge potential with opportunity and policy with actions and results.'