University Student Mentoring
About organisation / project
IntoUniversity centres offer a welcoming home-from-home for young people: a safe space to learn, explore and succeed. Each local centre offers an innovative programme that supports young people aged seven and up to realise their ambitions, achieve their academic potential, develop vital skills and gain experience of the world of work.
IntoUniversity has been working at the heart of communities since 2002, and now operates 35 learning centres in 18 UK towns and cities. We have ambitious plans to expand to 41 centres by 2024 and work with thousands more young people in need of our support.
In every location we bring about positive, measurable change. Our annual results show that with our help, thousands of young people achieve their chosen aspiration, including university, further and higher education, employment and work-based training.
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Become a mentor with IntoUniversity and change a young person's life! The IntoUniversity Mentoring Scheme pairs university student mentors with young people aged 10-17 from some of the UK's most disadvantaged areas.
You will lead one-to-one sessions, supporting your mentee with academic skills, social and emotional development, and future thinking.
You will also attend group events with other mentoring pairs and celebrate your achievements at our Annual Mentoring Celebration.
What will IntoUniversity expect from you?
- To meet with your young person mentee for one hour every two weeks
- Commitment to the role and enthusiasm for working with young people (minimum of 10 meetings)
- Willingness to build positive relationships with young people
- Initiative and collaboration with staff to help to deliver engaging sessions
- Compliance with our volunteer code of conduct and safeguarding procedures
What can you expect from IntoUniversity?
- Ongoing support from your centre staff team
- Initial training and induction
- Training opportunities to develop your skills, depending on the role
- Flexibility in volunteering around your schedule
- Celebration and recognition of your time volunteering with us
- Travel expenses paid, please arrange in advance
How to Apply
- Register and click the orange "Apply" button on this page
- You will then be invited to attend a training and selection session to prepare you for working with young people, including in-depth safeguarding training
- If selected to be a mentor, you will be matched with an IntoUniversity centre in your local area
- You will be invited to an induction at your centre to meet your team
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred List check (England) or PVG Child check (Scotland). IntoUniversity covers this cost and will support you with the application process
Disabilities information
Please get in touch with the volunteering team directly to discuss your accessibility requirements - volunteering@intouniversity.org
Location
Face to face meetings at an IntoUniversity Bradford East, TFD Youth Centre, Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, Bradford, BD4 9DY.
Apply Here: https://intouniversity.org/support-us/volunteer-with-us/university-student-mentoring/
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Required Role
University Student Mentoring
Key responsibilities
What will IntoUniversity expect from you?
- To meet with your mentee for one hour every two weeks
- Commitment to the role and enthusiasm for working with young people (minimum of 10 meetings)
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people
- Initiative and collaboration with staff to deliver engaging sessions
- Compliance with our volunteer code of conduct and safeguarding procedures
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- Communication
- Listening
- Positive attitude
- Time Management
Desirable Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Non-discriminatory
- Non-judgemental
- Positive attitude
- Time Management
Skill to gain
- Communication
- Confidence
- Creative and design
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Mentoring and counselling
- Non-discriminatory
- Non-judgemental
- Positive attitude
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Networking
- Opportunity and Recognition
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level: Twice a month
Start Date: 18-09-2023
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Location
Holme Wood, Bradford BD4 9DY, UK
- The University of Bradford Students' Union is a unincorporated association registered with the charity commission, charity No. 1148622
