IntoUniversity

We are seeking professional graduates to mentor our Year 13 students who are in the final year of their studies. They need your support as they prepare for the difficult transition to university. Recruitment is now closed, but will reopen again in August 2012.

Mentors on this scheme must hold an undergraduate degree and be in full time employment.  Priority is given to employees from organisations which sponsor IntoUniversity and have a long history of supporting our programme. These include BlackRock, Burberry, Citi, Deutsche Bank, UBS and White Stuff.

However a number of places are available for other individuals who have shown a particular passion or drive to become a mentor.

Please note that all of our volunteering appointments are subject to an enhanced CRB check and suitable references.
 

Who are we looking for?

- a commitment to providing the best possible support to our young people

- enthusiasm and a proactive approach

- The ability to build a relationship with a young person
 

Apply now

Recruitment has now closed. However, we can keep your records on file if you fill out the application form, or you can contact paul@intouniversity.org for further details. Recruitment will reopen in August 2012. 

FAQs

What is the time commitment? 
You will support a young person for two years as they complete their final year studies at college and make the transition to university.  During this time you will commit to meeting your mentee once a month.  Once the mentee begins university you will begin an e-mentoring programme and contact your mentee by email at least once a fortnight to support them over the course of their first year.

When would I meet up with my mentee?
Our centres are open from 3.30pm-6pm every weekday during term-time for mentoring meetings.  Subject to a CRB check, you will also be able to organise some out-of-centre meetings such as inviting your mentee to your place of work or visiting a university together.  You and your mentee will decide on meeting dates and times.

What activities could I do with my mentee?
The main objective of the scheme is to prepare your mentee for university life, and mentoring pairs focus on three main areas – academic support, developing social skills and future thinking.  This could involve researching university accommodation, exploring student finance or cooking a typical student meal together at one of our centres.
 

Quotes from our mentees

"I'm ridiculously happy that I was chosen to take part in this mentoring scheme as it gave me the opportunity to receive advice from a brilliant mentor who has become a big brother figure for me!” 
- IU Mentee

"I’m so glad that I got paired up with my mentor as I feel well and truly ready to embark upon the daunting journey that is going through university. Most importantly, however, is that he has helped me to believe in myself"
- IU Mentee