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Volunteer Skills Coach (Postgraduate / Alumni)
Organisation Details
The Access Project
Sub theme: Children, Education, Youth Work and Young People
Organisation Description: The Access Project is an education charity supporting young people from under-resourced backgrounds across London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West. The programme provides GCSE students with expert mentorship and personalised academic tuition delivered by our team of volunteer tutors.
Today, young people in the UK from disadvantaged backgrounds are almost three times less likely to progress to a top-third university, compared to their peers working at a similar academic level. We want to change this. We help these young people to see university as something that is “for them”, to support them to make competitive applications and to get the grades they deserve so that they can fulfil their potential.
Today, young people in the UK from disadvantaged backgrounds are almost three times less likely to progress to a top-third university, compared to their peers working at a similar academic level. We want to change this. We help these young people to see university as something that is “for them”, to support them to make competitive applications and to get the grades they deserve so that they can fulfil their potential.
Description of role: At The Access Project, we support young people from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity. In partnership with schools across the UK, we strive to give young people the best possible preparation for higher education and the world of work.
As a volunteer coach, you’ll play a vital role in putting this mission into practice. You’ll enable young people aged 16-17 to develop essential skills, setting them up for success at university and in their future career.
You’ll do this by delivering six one-to-one coaching sessions over the course of the programme, which runs from January to June. All sessions take place online and are scheduled flexibly, enabling you to volunteer from anywhere in the UK at a time that works for you.
As a coach, you will:
• Help young people take their next steps with confidence, by strengthening their communication, organisation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Draw on your own experience to share valuable insights and provide personalised guidance through your sessions.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s ability to raise their aspirations, access top universities, and achieve social mobility.
No previous coaching experience is needed - to support you, we provide:
• A comprehensive online training session delivered live by our team - covering the programme structure, coaching techniques, and safeguarding best practice.
• Dedicated session resources and guidance on how to use them.
• Ongoing support from our central team throughout the programme.
• Opportunities to connect with our community of like-minded volunteers.
Keen to make a difference? Apply through our website to secure your place: https://theaccessproject.org.uk/coach/.
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 six coaching sessions per young person between January and June 2027
• Be willing to complete relevant training, provide two references, and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project)
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme
As a volunteer coach, you’ll play a vital role in putting this mission into practice. You’ll enable young people aged 16-17 to develop essential skills, setting them up for success at university and in their future career.
You’ll do this by delivering six one-to-one coaching sessions over the course of the programme, which runs from January to June. All sessions take place online and are scheduled flexibly, enabling you to volunteer from anywhere in the UK at a time that works for you.
As a coach, you will:
• Help young people take their next steps with confidence, by strengthening their communication, organisation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Draw on your own experience to share valuable insights and provide personalised guidance through your sessions.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s ability to raise their aspirations, access top universities, and achieve social mobility.
No previous coaching experience is needed - to support you, we provide:
• A comprehensive online training session delivered live by our team - covering the programme structure, coaching techniques, and safeguarding best practice.
• Dedicated session resources and guidance on how to use them.
• Ongoing support from our central team throughout the programme.
• Opportunities to connect with our community of like-minded volunteers.
Keen to make a difference? Apply through our website to secure your place: https://theaccessproject.org.uk/coach/.
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 six coaching sessions per young person between January and June 2027
• Be willing to complete relevant training, provide two references, and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project)
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, IT Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 6
Location:
Online