Educational Mentor

What You'll Do: 
  • Offer 1-2-1 academic guidance and support to meet students’ needs in relation to the British education system 
  • Work with students aged from 11 to 19 from countries such as Syria, India, Romania, Nepal, Brazil, Afghanistan and Bulgaria with varying levels of English  
  • Provide academic support which can comprise homework, course work, subject choices and exam preparation across a range of subjects  
  • Provide further pastoral support including time management, career planning and understanding of British culture.  
  • Provide general support to improve students’ reading, writing and spoken English.   
Why You'll Love It: 
  • Contribute to a project that really does make a difference to the lives of young people who are refugee and migrants
  • Meet new people and make friends
  • It's fun
  • There are appreciation events to recognise the important contribution that volunteers make 
  • Reasonable Travel expenses to and from the club will be reimbursed. 
What You'll Learn: 
  • Patience
  • Flexibility
  • Communication skills
  • Motivation skills
What We're Looking For: 

We believe a good mentor needs:  

  • A warm personality and a good sense of humour  
  • A sensitivity to other cultures and an ability to communicate successfully across cultures  
  • General awareness of study skills and problem-solving approaches  
  • Reliability, patience and flexibility  
  • An ability to build a good rapport with young people aged 11-18  
  • A commitment to equality & diversity and the rights of all individuals to respect and fair treatment  
  • Willingness and ability to share skills and knowledge with a young person  
  • Confidence to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries  
  • High standard of English language (spoken, written and reading)  
  • Understanding of subjects at GCSE level  
  • A non-judgemental and supportive approach and belief in the potential of others.  
Summary
Volunteering
Mentor
Crisis Support
Education
Human Rights
Refugees
Young People
24 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Creative problem-solving
Inclusive
Building relationships and influencing
Relevant interests: 
Civil Engineering
Education
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18 years old
Training

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