Ethnic Minority Role Model and Mentor

What You'll Do: 

Our ethnic minority female and male volunteer role models are matched with young people to provide positive inspirational and motivational workshops, alongside sharing stories of their journey to succeed in their chosen careers.

 

Routes2Success will reach 600 ethnic minority young people to provide positive role models from similar backgrounds, supporting with careers advice, entrepreneurial skills, making positive choices and guidance to overcome obstacles and those who are most affected will have dedicated mentors.

Why You'll Love It: 

Not only do our young people leave sessions feeling inspired, but often our role models and mentors do too. By working with young people and sharing your experiences you will leave our sessions feeling rewarded and accomplished. You will also love working with us as it is a perfect way for you to grow your skillset whether it be public speaking, project management, emotional intelligence or overall confidence. 

What You'll Learn: 

You will learn about the struggles that many young people face when it comes to realising their dreams as you help them navigate these. This will give you a different outlook onto the various systems that exist.

You will also learn a lot about your personal strengths and weaknesses as you interact with our beneficiaries.

What We're Looking For: 

We want role models and mentors to reflect a cross section of occupations and experiences. An ability to engage with young people and strong commitment to the process of inspiring the next generation is important.

 

Skills and qualities

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise own work and to meet deadlines.

General

  • A strong personal commitment to racial equality and diversity.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings as necessary.
Summary
Volunteering
Mentor
Culture
Education
Young People
London-wide
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Building relationships and influencing
Emotional intelligence
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working

Similar Opportunities

 
Pop-Up Shop Volunteer
Crisis
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Pop-Up Shop Volunteer
Volunteering
Volunteer
Crisis Support, Homelessness

Our yearly pop-up shop sells a range of high-quality donated goods, including brand new products, old season stock and samples from luxury brands. We need your help to keep the pop-up shop running smoothly and excitement levels high

 
Community Engagement Volunteer (London)
RAF Museum
Min. weeks
Community Engagement Volunteer (London)
Volunteering
Volunteer
Culture, Social Care

Help the RAF Museum to connect with our local community to share the RAF story and make a difference to Barnet and Colindale residents through our thriving community engagement programme taking place in our museum in Hendon and in the local community

 
Assistant Events Manager
Brixton Radio
Min. 6 Weeks Minimum weeks
Assistant Events Manager
Project
Manager
Culture

We have opened our studios as a nighttime dance event space and are seeking a passionate individual with a strong interest in event management, a love for music, and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment.

Related Articles

City Volunteering
Guest Blog by Alexandra: when volunteering...
We spoke to Alexandra (BSc & 4th Year Masters Speech and Language Therapy) about her volunteering experiences supporting those with brain...
City Volunteering
Volunteering for Justice for Tenants - Jinnee...
We spoke to Jinnee Ong, a Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) student in the City Law School, about her experience volunteering with Justice for Tenants.
City Volunteering
"It's hard to believe, but you can save...
We spoke to three City students who all volunteered on the Shout texting service whilst studying at City. Here's what they had to say.