Overview
Education Mentor - Leeds (Volunteer) at The King\'s Trust. This is a volunteer role offering an opportunity to support young people in the Leeds area.
Responsibilities
* Deliver 8 mentoring sessions over 8 weeks with a consistent group of young people (ages 11–16).
* Facilitate sessions focused on communication, goal setting and problem solving; sessions typically last 1 hour and take place in a secondary school environment.
* Collaborate with your King\'s Trust Youth Development Lead for guidance and resources; develop and review weekly session plans.
* Choose a school that fits your availability; consistent attendance is important and timing is determined by the school.
* Be aware that school locations are in and around Leeds and Yorkshire (approximately 45 minutes travel from Leeds); confirmed locations include Wakefield (WF1) and Bradford (BD2).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Educational background is not required, but a genuine interest in engaging with and developing the skills of young people is essential.
* Key skills: effective communication, organisation and reliability.
* Full training provided; in-person training is required, plus some virtual training.
* Disclosure Check: Enhanced (the Trust conducts checks; having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants).
Details
* Term of opportunity: Minimum 3 months starting in September 2025, with the option to participate in more programmes from September 2025 onwards.
* Commitment: Around 1 hour per week, plus additional planning and travel time.
* Location: Schools within ~45 minutes of Leeds; see job advert for more information.
Support and Training
You will be supported by a King\'s Trust Youth Development Lead who will provide guidance and resources to help you succeed. A video about the programme impact is available: https://youtu.be/dmf7fG1c69Y
Safeguarding and Equality
The King\'s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We pursue equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to be representative of the communities we serve. The Trust is a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and Disability Confident, with networks to support staff, volunteers and young people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. The Trust undertakes basic disclosure checks for all roles and enhanced checks for roles working directly with young people. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
If you are an existing volunteer, please speak to your point of contact for information on changing roles.
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