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Join the King's Trust as a Volunteer Education Mentor and transform lives of youth in Birmingham.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Birmingham, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The King's Trust is an esteemed organisation committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and also recognised as a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and Disability Confident employer. A fantastic opportunity awaits in their team as a Volunteer Education Mentor, instrumental in delivering the Mosaic programme, designed to facilitate the growth of young people by fostering self-belief, aspirations, and career skills.
Role Summary
- Deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks at local schools, each focusing on essential skills like communication and problem-solving.
- Conclude the programme with a 'World of Work' visit to give students a glimpse of real-world employment.
- Commit to support 2 programmes per academic year and be present in at least six of the eight sessions per program.
Role Requirements
- No specific educational background required.
- Excellence in communication and ability to facilitate group activities.
- Strong interest in youth development and collaborative work.
Application Process Details
- Successful applicants will undergo mandatory in-person and online training (up to 3 hours).
- Should have the flexibility to attend sessions during school hours.
- Recruitment will be active throughout summer for programs beginning in September.
- Times and locations will be shared later.
The King's Trust is excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Volunteer Education Mentor in Birmingham. This role is crucial in delivering the Mosaic programme, a group mentoring scheme aimed at learners aged 11-18. The programme is designed to raise aspirations, build self-belief, and enhance employability skills among young people.
The role: As an Education Mentor, you will be responsible for delivering 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks at local schools. Each session lasts about one hour, focusing on essential skills such as communication, goal setting, and problem solving. The programme concludes with a 'World of Work' visit, providing a real-world experience at a local employer. This role requires a commitment to support two programmes per academic year and attend at least six out of the eight sessions per programme.
Job requirements: Successful candidates do not need an educational background but must be excellent communicators and confident in facilitating group activities. A genuine interest in youth development and a collaborative spirit are essential.
Benefits: Volunteers will receive full training and support from a King's Trust Youth Development Lead. You will join a community of dedicated volunteers and gain the satisfaction of making a significant impact on young people's lives.
Additional information: This volunteer role requires mandatory in-person training at the King's Trust Birmingham centre, along with up to 3 hours of online training. The flexibility to attend sessions during usual school hours is necessary. We are recruiting throughout the summer for programmes starting in September. Locations and times will be confirmed later.
The King's Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and is a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and Disability Confident employer. We strive to create an environment representative of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
