Volunteer Coach
The Access Project
The Access Project supports students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for volunteers from all walks of life to coach and empower young people to help them realise their ambitions, and access top Universities. Volunteers provide skills-based coaching to a young person between 16-18, online, one hour a month from January to June 2025.
The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for individuals with the willingness to coach a young person aged 16-18, online, one hour a month from January 2025 to June 2025 to support them with their skills building. What’s involved? •Coach a young person through our key skills building programme, designed to help them to realise their potential and be ready for their future. These key skills include: communication, problem solving, collaboration and organisation. •Work with a motivated and ambitious young person, during their future defining years. •Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development as part of the role. •Students supported by The Access Project are 50% more likely to attend top universities than their comparable peers. No prior coaching or mentoring experience is necessary, we provide a full comprehensive training and induction programme to help you build the confidence to be the best volunteer you can be. How does it work? 1. Sign up at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer 2. Sign up to any of our 2 hour training sessions over October and November. T, there are various dates so you can find one that suits you: During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know about the skills coaching, our purpose designed programme, and the support you will receive to be the best volunteer you can be. 3. You’ll complete a DBS check (criminal records check) and an online safeguarding course. 4. We’ll propose a ‘smart match’ between you and a young person who will benefit from your experience. More information and sign up at: https://www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer
Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Interested? You’ll need to: · Be able to spare one hour a month over the next six months to coach (starting January 2025), plus reasonable preparation time ahead of each session. · Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional).
Make a significant, lasting impact on a young person’s future; gain valuable coaching experience and enhance your CV; pay forward your experience to an under-resourced young person; grow in confidence; be a positive role model; enhance your communication, mentoring and planning skills; give back to your community.
We are looking for individuals with the willingness to coach a young person aged 16-18, online, one hour a month from January 2025 to June 2025 to support them with their skills building.
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This is a home based opportunity.
This is a virtual opportunity.
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