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
Do you want to find out more about environmental issues while gaining skills associated with auditing? Volunteer as a Sustainability auditor and make a positive impact at King’s and receive an IEMA certificate. Audit days are 29th and 30th of May.
Our volunteers play a valuable role in supporting Step Change Studios to achieve its mission, enabling members of our community to dance, and helping to improve opportunities and outcomes for disabled people.
Role Title Campaign and Research Intern Role Summary We are looking for a volunteer to support our campaign and research work. We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and degrees.
