University Student Mentoring

IntoUniversity’s University Student Mentoring programme connects university students with school-aged young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is to raise aspirations, improve academic confidence, and help mentees explore future education and career pathways.

👩‍🎓 What Mentors Do

As a mentor, a university student meets regularly (once a week or fortnight) with a young person aged 10–17. Sessions can include:

• Academic support: helping with homework, revision, and study skills.
• Goal setting: discussing future plans, from GCSEs and A Levels to university, apprenticeships and careers.
• Confidence building: being a positive role model and encouraging self-belief.
• Personal development: offering advice on managing school life, motivation, and wellbeing.

💡 Benefits for Mentors

Volunteering as a mentor offers:

• Leadership and communication skills — valuable for future careers.
• Training and support from IntoUniversity staff.
• A sense of fulfilment from making a direct, measurable impact on a young person’s life.
• Experience in education, youth work, or community engagement, which is great for CVs and applications.

🕒 Commitment

• Meeting at least ten times, about twice a month (in person or online).
• Flexible scheduling to fit around university studies.
• All mentors receive full and ongoing training and safeguarding checks.