IntoUniversity is an award-winning national education charity, which provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve...
University Student Mentor
This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
Work with young people from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas, supporting them to raise their aspirations and achieve their potential. Support students at our centres in North Liverpool & Kirkby.
What is the Mentoring Scheme?
The IntoUniversity Mentoring Scheme works with young people aged 10-17 from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas, supporting them to raise their aspirations and achieve their potential. As a Mentor, you would support us with this aim and help to ensure that the background young people are born into doesn’t affect their life chances.
What does it involve?
- Attending a training and selection session during the Autumn term
- Meeting with your Mentee for an hour twice a month until the end of the academic year at IntoUniversity North Liverpool or IntoUniversity Kirkby
- Planning mentoring sessions in advance, with the support of IntoUniversity staff
- Activities focus around academic work, social skills and future planning. This might include helping with homework, cooking or taking part in a group trip to a university.
What can you expect from us?
- Full training in advance of beginning your role
- Ongoing support and training opportunities from IntoUniversity staff
- Flexibility in your volunteering around exams and holidays
- The chance to develop valuable new skills and experience
- Recognition through the IntoUniversity accreditation scheme
What do we expect from you?
- Commitment to the role and providing the best support possible to your Mentee
- Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
- The ability to build a positive relationship with a young person
Benefits to self
- Gain valuable experience working with children and young people
- Develop your communication and confidence
- Support a young person and see their confidence and skills develop
- Long-term volunteers can request references from IntoUniversity
Benefits to others
- Support a young person to develop their academic and social skills and consider their future options
- Act as a role model for a young person, someone whom they can be comfortable talking to about their life
- Provide long-term, pastoral support in a mentorship role
Location
IntoUniversity North Liverpool and IntoUniversity Kirkby
Training available
Full training and support is provided:
- An online training session covering the role requirements and Safeguarding
- Ongoing support from your centre, with regular reviews and check-ins
Hours per week
1 hour every two weeks
Transport details
Volunteers are expected to make their own way to and from our centres.
If travel costs are prohibitive for you, please speak to a member of the team.
- Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring