Becoming a mentor is a fantastic Sixth Form personal development opportunity. It allows you to use your experience to support younger students while developing valuable skills that will benefit you in your own future.
As a mentor, you can:
Make a difference – support and encourage a younger student and help them feel more confident.
Develop communication skills – learn how to listen, explain ideas and communicate with different people.
Build leadership skills – take responsibility and become a positive role model.
Increase your confidence – develop confidence in working with others and handling different situations.
Develop empathy – understand different perspectives and learn how to support others.
Build responsibility – demonstrate commitment, reliability and maturity.
Strengthen your CV or UCAS application – mentoring provides valuable evidence of leadership, teamwork and communication.
Give something back – use the skills and experiences you have gained to help someone else.
You will also benefit from additional training delivered by Coaching for Careers, a professional mentoring and coaching organisation. This training will help you develop your mentoring skills and give you the confidence and knowledge to support younger students effectively.
On completion of the training, you will receive certification that can be added to your CV, providing valuable evidence of your commitment, leadership, communication and personal development.
You have been in their position – now you have the opportunity to help someone else!
Being a mentor isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening, encouraging, sharing your experience and helping a younger student believe in themselves.
Support someone. Develop yourself. Make a difference.