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Join The King's Trust as a volunteer Education Mentor and make a significant impact on the lives of young people.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Liverpool, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
The King's Trust, a Stonewall Top 100 and Disability Confident employer, offers a chance to join forces as a volunteer Education Mentor in their Mosaic programme. This group mentoring scheme aims to boost learners' aspirations, enhance self-belief, and foster employability skills.
Role Summary:
- Deliver 8 sessions over 8 weeks at local schools, each lasting about an hour.
- Focus on vital skills like communication, goal setting, and problem solving.
- Take participants on a 'World of Work' visit to expose them to real workplace settings.
Role Requirements:
- Superb communicators who can facilitate group activities confidently.
- No specific educational background required, but a sincere interest in youth development is crucial.
- Commitment to support two programmes per academic year and attend at least six of the eight sessions per programme.
For this role, you will undergo mandatory in-person training at the Liverpool centre, and up to 3 hours of online training. Become a part of a devoted community of volunteers with full training and support from a King's Trust Youth Development Lead.
The King's Trust is excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a volunteer Education Mentor in Liverpool. This role is part of our Mosaic programme, a group mentoring scheme aimed at learners aged 11-18. The programme is designed to raise aspirations, build self-belief, and develop employability skills among young people.
The role: As an Education Mentor, you will deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks at local schools. Each session lasts about one hour and focuses on essential skills such as communication, goal setting, and problem solving. The programme concludes with a 'World of Work' visit, giving participants a glimpse into real workplace environments.
Job requirements: We are looking for volunteers who are excellent communicators and confident in facilitating group activities. No educational background is required, but a genuine interest in youth development is essential. Volunteers must commit to supporting two programmes per academic year and attend at least six out of the eight sessions per programme.
Benefits: Volunteers will receive full training and support from a King's Trust Youth Development Lead. You will join a dedicated community of volunteers and gain the satisfaction of making a significant impact on the lives of young people.
Additional information: This role requires a mandatory in-person training session at the King's Trust Liverpool centre, along with up to 3 hours of online training. The King's Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and is a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and Disability Confident employer.
