provide one-to-one support and guidance to newly arrived migrant girls ages 11-19 who may require extra assistance with their academics. By offering academic support in a wide range of subjects.
- Provide one-to-one academic support to girls aged 11-19, focusing on subjects that they need extra assistance in, including Maths, English, and Science.
- Bridge communication gaps by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for girls who are learning English.
- Act as a role model, encouraging and inspiring mentees to excel academically and pursue their educational goals with enthusiasm and determination.
- Foster personal development, following our Character Development Framework, by providing guidance on goal setting, time management, study skills, and confidence building techniques.
- Maintain regular communication with your mentee and programme coordinators to track progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
- Good academic background with GSCE or degree-level education, particularly in Maths, English, and Science, to provide competent academic support.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport and build trust with mentees, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for learning.
- Patience and empathy to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by each mentee and provide effective support and guidance.
- Ability to motivate and empower mentees, instilling a sense of confidence.
- Ability to speak Spanish or Arabic is highly desired, as many of the girls use these as their first languages.
Similar Opportunities
Join our open access youth session and support young people 8-16yrs to take part in a range of activities and have a safe space to hang out. We are particularly keen to get some female volunteers who can support sports activities!
We are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who can come along and join in our weekly singing group, and support the team in providing refreshments and tidying up and help people with disabilities to access these sessions.
Our befriending service will pair service users with volunteers who will talk to them for an hour each week.
