MCR Pathways - Volunteer Mentor
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The MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme helping young people to build confidence, broaden aspirations and explore future pathways. The organisation fights for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will become part of the MCR mentoring community, empowering young people to shape their futures. As a Volunteer Mentor, you will develop essential skills in active listening, effective communication, empathy and problem solving skills.
Typical duties include:
- Meeting with your young person for one hour each week in their school (between 9am - 3pm)
- Offering advice, encouragement, and coping strategies
- Helping mentees set and work towards achievable goals
- Reporting on mentees’ progress and challenges
Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 12 months commitment and a DBS check (fully funded).
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
- Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
- Network with employers
- Stand out in Job interviews