Education Mentor - Leeds (Volunteer)

The King's Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Leeds is seeking a Volunteer Education Mentor to conduct mentoring sessions with young people over 8 weeks. You will support their development in areas like communication and goal setting, while making a meaningful impact in their lives. No educational background required, but strong communication and organization skills are essential. Training will be provided.

Benefits

Personal development

Community impact

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engaging with young people.
• Ability to develop and review mentoring plans weekly.
• Commitment to in-person training and sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks.
• Build rapport and provide guidance on topics like communication and goal setting.
• Work consistently with a group of young people.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisation

Reliability

Job description

As a Volunteer Education Mentor, you'll join a dynamic team to deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks aimed at building group rapport and covering essential topics like communication, goal setting and problem solving. These sessions will be with a consistent group of young people, ensuring you can build meaningful connections and see their progress over time.

You'll be supported throughout this process by a King's Trust Youth Development Lead, who will provide guidance and resources to help you succeed.

The sessions will typically last 1 hour and will take place face-to-face in a secondary school environment. The frequency and timing of these sessions will be determined by the school, and you will choose a school that fits your availability, as your consistent attendance is crucial.

An educational background is not required, but a genuine interest in engaging with and developing the skills of young people is essential. Session content will be provided, and you will be expected to develop and review the plans each week. Key skills required are effective communication, organisation and reliability.

Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared, please be expected to commit to an in person training, as well as some virtual training.

Take a look at this video to see the impact this programme makes … https://youtu.be/dmf7fG1c69Y

In return for your valuable time, you'll become part of a dedicated community of volunteers. You'll experience the satisfaction of directly impacting the success of young people, many of whom face significant barriers and challenges. Additionally, you'll enjoy personal development and the pleasure that comes from working for a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Join us at The King's Trust and make a lasting impact!