Online Volunteer Coach
OFFERED BY:
The Access ProjectLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
At The Access Project, our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity. We partner with secondary schools and colleges across the country, who share our belief that all young people with high potential should be given the opportunity to thrive in higher education and the world of work.
We are looking for volunteer coaches to work with a young person aged 16-18, for one hour a month from January to June 2025. All coaching sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer at a time that works for you.
We are looking for volunteer coaches to work with a young person aged 16-18, for one hour a month from January to June 2025. All coaching sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer at a time that works for you.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
At The Access Project, our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity. We partner with secondary schools and colleges across the country, who share our belief that all young people with high potential should be given the opportunity to thrive in higher education and the world of work.
We are looking for volunteer coaches to work with a young person aged 16-18, for one hour a month from January to June 2025. All coaching sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer at a time that works for you.
In this role, you will:
• Be a role model for your young person, making a lasting impact.
• Help a young person develop the essential skills they need to succeed at university and beyond, focusing on communication, problem solving, collaboration and organisation.
• Draw on your own professional and personal experience, passing on valuable insights and sparking interest in your area of expertise.
• Strengthen your coaching skills through ongoing learning and development opportunities.
No prior experience is necessary to get involved – we’ll provide comprehensive training and support throughout your time volunteering with us. You’ll have access to our coaching handbook and resource library, and a dedicated member of our team will always be on hand to provide help and advice.
Interested? Please complete our application form at https://theaccessproject.org.uk/coach/ - register now to guarantee your place on our 2025 programme.
We are looking for volunteer coaches to work with a young person aged 16-18, for one hour a month from January to June 2025. All coaching sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer at a time that works for you.
In this role, you will:
• Be a role model for your young person, making a lasting impact.
• Help a young person develop the essential skills they need to succeed at university and beyond, focusing on communication, problem solving, collaboration and organisation.
• Draw on your own professional and personal experience, passing on valuable insights and sparking interest in your area of expertise.
• Strengthen your coaching skills through ongoing learning and development opportunities.
No prior experience is necessary to get involved – we’ll provide comprehensive training and support throughout your time volunteering with us. You’ll have access to our coaching handbook and resource library, and a dedicated member of our team will always be on hand to provide help and advice.
Interested? Please complete our application form at https://theaccessproject.org.uk/coach/ - register now to guarantee your place on our 2025 programme.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible to coach, you’ll need to:
• Have completed an undergraduate degree or have 3+ years of professional experience.
• Be able to commit to delivering one coaching session per month, per young person between January and June 2025.
• Be willing to participate in coaching training and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project).
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme.
• Have completed an undergraduate degree or have 3+ years of professional experience.
• Be able to commit to delivering one coaching session per month, per young person between January and June 2025.
• Be willing to participate in coaching training and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project).
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Volunteers must be over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
24 hours
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes