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Help tackle youth unemployment as an Employability and Progression Mentor at The King's Trust, a leading charity with a 50-year history.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Southampton / Portsmouth - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The King's Trust is a renowned charity dedicated to ending youth unemployment. For half a century, they have been providing key support to young individuals who are hindered in obtaining jobs, education, or training. By volunteering, you become an agent of this change, directly impacting lives.
Role Summary
- You'll be an Employability and Progression Mentor, working one-on-one with individuals who have completed King's Trust Programmes.
- You'll hold regular meetings to provide guidance and encouragement, helping them identify and achieve goals.
- Duties include advising on employability, assisting with CV writing and interview practice, and nurturing mentee's confidence and motivation.
Role Requirements
- Prior experience in mentoring, strong communication, and familiarity with job search and application processes are desired.
- A commitment of about 4-6 hours per month for a minimum of 3-6 months for each mentee is required.
Application Process Details
- Apply or learn more by visiting the role description on The King's Trust website.
The King's Trust is dedicated to ending youth unemployment and has been actively supporting young people for 50 years. As a volunteer at The King's Trust, you will be at the heart of our mission, providing crucial support to young people who face significant barriers to jobs, education, or training.
The role: As an Employability and Progression Mentor, you will work one-on-one with young people who have completed a King's Trust Programme. Your role will involve regular meetings where you will offer guidance, support, and encouragement to help mentees identify and achieve their goals. This includes providing advice on employability, assisting with CV writing, interview practice, and offering general mentorship to boost their confidence and motivation.
Job requirements: While relevant experience can be developed during your time with us, ideal candidates will have prior experience in mentoring, strong communication skills, and familiarity with job search and application processes. A commitment of about four to six hours per month for a minimum of 3-6 months for each mentee is expected.
Benefits: Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and support, becoming part of a dedicated community that directly impacts the lives of young people. Additionally, The King's Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, striving to be a representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from women and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.
For more information or to apply, please refer to the role description provided on our website.
