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We are a national education charity dedicated to supporting young people in their local communities facing disadvantage, through local learning centres and aspirational workshops.
University Student Education Volunteer
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Summary
We are looking to support current or recent University Students to support a young person with their Academic, Social and Future goals on a 1-2-1 flexible basisDetailed description
We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, role models who are passionate about making a difference to a young person’s life.
As an education mentor you will be paired with one of our students who is aged between 10-17. Meetings can be in-person or virtual.
Each meeting with your mentee will be based around a different theme:
• Academic - these meetings will focus on improving the mentees attainment through extra support with homework and academic projects.
• Future -focussed, these meetings will help your mentee consider their future aspirations, how can you help them prepare for their future?
• Social – these sessions are a reward for working hard. You can choose your activity; would you like to bake? Make a smoothie, get creative?
You will be responsible for organising meetings every two weeks with your mentee, for approximately an hour in length. These meetings would be held Monday-Friday at our IntoUniversity centre or virtually between 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
Volunteering with IntoUniversity offers a supportive environment to gain experience of working with children and young people. You will develop your team working, leadership and communication skills in an educational setting whilst giving something back to the local community.
We welcome applications from all students of any level and of any degree discipline. We welcome volunteers from any background and lived experience.
We support our all our volunteers by giving comprehensive face-to-face or online training for each of the roles.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available? Yes travel expenses from home address are expensed.
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
DBS required: Yes, IntoUniversity will cover the costs for the Enhanced DBS check.
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs? Yes
Minimum hours commitment: 1 hour every two weeks, term time only.