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Be part of an exciting new chapter at The King's Trust, making a significant impact on young lives as a Volunteer Education Mentor
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Birmingham, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The King’s Trust, formerly The Prince’s Trust, is an exciting and transformative organisation dedicated to changing young lives. As a Volunteer Education Mentor, you'll be part of a dynamic team working directly with young people, providing direction, and witnessing their growth first hand. In this trusted role, you will make a real difference.
Role Summary
- Deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks, aiding in developing key life skills such as communication, goal setting and problem solving.
- Work with a consistent group of young people, build meaningful connections and track their progress over time.
- Mentoring sessions usually last 1 hour and take place in a secondary school selected by you.
- A King's Trust Youth Development Lead will guide you throughout. Session content will be provided, but you will be required to develop and review plans weekly.
Role Requirements
- No specific educational background required, but a genuine interest in engaging with and helping young people develop their skills is essential.
- Key skills: preparation, organisation, and reliability.
- Willingness to commit to full training, including 2 hours in person and additional virtual training.
Application Process Details
- Join a dedicated volunteer community, directly impacting young lives and overcoming significant barriers.
- Experience personal growth and derive pleasure from serving a cause that brings about substantial change in the lives of children and young people.
We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people. We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.
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 include preparation, organisation and reliability.
Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared, please be expected to commit to 2 hours in person training, as well as some virtual training.
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!
We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
