IntoUniversity - University Student Mentor
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IntoUniversity is a charity dedicated to creating a safe space for young people to learn, explore and succeed. The organisation provides space and support for young people to learn, targeting those in disadvantaged communities, and ensuring a better opportunity to go to university and exit the cycle of poverty.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will be paired with a secondary school student to support their academic, social and future development. As a University Student Mentor, you will develop your leadership and communication skills, as well as having the opportunity to meet other mentors.
Typical duties include:
- Connecting with your mentee on a fortnightly basis
- Help your mentee develop their soft skills in 1:1 sessions
- Be a friendly face for mentees who might be struggling
- Attending group events to meet and network with other mentors from across London
Please note, the organisation requires that you to commit to a minimum of 3 months. The organisation will conduct an Enhanced DBS check.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering hours count towards the 明星八卦 Volunteers Award and 明星八卦 Plus.
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
- Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
- Network with employers
- Stand out in Job interviews