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Join the King’s Trust as an Education Mentor and impact young lives while growing your skills and network.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Glasgow City Region, Edinburgh & Dundee - UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
King’s Trust is a passionate organisation aiming at the welfare of young people. We believe in equipping individuals for a brighter future, and our volunteers play an integral part in ensuring this vision. Our operations span across Glasgow City Region, Edinburgh and Dundee.
Role Summary
- Engage directly with 11-18 year olds in an educational setting.
- Inspire young people by sharing personal growth story.
- Aid in developing their confidence, skills for future employability.
- Minimum requirement of 6 days of involvement in the academic year (August - June).
Role Requirements
- Extra interest in candidates with background in Hair & Beauty, Construction, Sports, Tech & Childcare.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Compliance with basic disclosure checks and the Trust's codes of practice.
Application Process Details
- All applicants are expected to uphold the welfare of children and young people.
- Previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify potential mentors.
- Successful candidates will receive training and support from either school staff or a King's Trust Youth Development Lead.
The King’s Trust is an organization that is committed to the welfare of children and young people. We are currently recruiting Education Mentors in Glasgow City Region, Edinburgh & Dundee. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, offering a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education or training.
As an Education Mentor, you will be working directly with children and young people aged 11-18. Your role will involve supporting groups of young people within an educational setting to develop their confidence and skills and support their future employability. You will share your growth story and inspire and empower young people to raise their aspirations. We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in Hair & Beauty, Construction, Sports, Tech & Childcare.
Training will be provided and you will be supported throughout the whole programme by school staff or a King’s Trust Youth Development Lead. The role requires a minimum of 6 days of delivery during the academic year: August- June. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to be representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits of volunteering with us include the opportunity to support young people to reach their potential, grow your communication and presentation skills, build your leadership and facilitation skills, improve your wellbeing, strengthen relationships within your local community, and access to other Prince’s Trust Networking and Volunteering Events.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
