Volunteer Mentor

We're looking for volunteers that are passionate about using their skills to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Skills:

Entrepreneurship Listening & Communication Public Speaking & Presenting Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Creativity & Innovation Resilience & Staying Positive Goal Setting & Aiming High Project Management & Organization Fundraising & Grant Writing Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Networking & Relationship Building

Age: 18 - 35

When: Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings, And Flexible

Where: Remote

The role: Our scholars are eager to meet graduates and professionals that can support them in achieving their ambitions. Mentors are mainly responsible for providing support and career advice to pupils. Mentors must also be committed to supporting us at our events, which take place in the evenings and on Saturdays throughout the term. These events include our scholar enrichment days, our parent and pupil information sessions and our volunteer social events which are held in London.

Availability: Mentors must be available for approximately 2-3 hours a month to meet with their mentee, discuss via phone, email or in person. There is a minimum commitment of one year (three terms).

Location: Mentoring sessions and events take place online or in person.

Responsibilities:

*Working collaboratively with parents to give students guidance and advice on how to achieve their aspirations
*Informing pupils of opportunities to them so that they can achieve their aspirations
*Meeting with pupils for one to one mentoring sessions
*Supporting pupils with university, sixth form or job applications
*Monitoring and reporting on each pupils progress
*Giving feedback to parents and programme coordinators
*Working collaboratively with other tutors and mentors

Person specification:

*Be passionate and committed to tackling educational inequality
*Enjoy working with children and young people
*Be educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent
*Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
*Be punctual and organised
*Be able to remain calm under pressure
*Have excellent time management skills

What is next?

Thanks for registering your interest. Please send an email to [email protected]. We'll need a copy of your CV and your contact number so that we can get in touch with you.