Become a IntoUniversity Mentor

BECOME A MENTOR - CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE

The IntoUniversity Mentoring Scheme matches a young person (aged 10-17 years) with a current university student. They select young people they think will benefit – they might not know anyone who has been to university, parents might not have the time or skills to support them academically, they may have low confidence or want to know more about their future pathways. Mentoring pairs engage in activities to support in academic attainment, social skills, and exploring future options.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• Interest in working with young people

• Ideally GCSE C or above in English and Maths

WHAT WILL I GAIN?

• Gain increased confidence and experience in supporting young people through long-term engagement with a student, in an educational setting

• Become part of your local community, have fun, and meet other mentoring pairs through mentoring and volunteering events

• Develop your organisation and interpersonal skills

• Receive comprehensive training and on-going development opportunities

• Benefit from structured supervision and support from our staff team, including formal and informal reviews

• Receive recognition for your commitment through the IntoUniversity Accreditation Scheme.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

• You will attend Training and Selection Session to find out more and learn about the role

• If you are selected you would then attend an Induction Session

• You always have a named person to check in with after every meeting with your mentee

 

When: We make mentoring work for you, just let us know what afternoons/evenings you are available!
Duration: We ask you meet your mentor a minimum of 5 times across the academic year, more if you can!
Transport provided: Yes
Event on Colchester Campus: No


Availability:
    Academic year 23/24 | Aug 1st 2023 - Jul 31st 2024 |