Discover Believe Become with ELSA Next Generation at NHESC
One-off role (set time/location) · 2–4 hrs · by 21 Oct
29 Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1JW, UK
Skills involved: Teaching, Training, Reading & Writing, Supervising, Coordination, Advice & Mentoring, Support work, Arts & Crafts, Creative IT, English
Summary
Volunteers support young people who are currently excluded from mainstream schools through career-focused workshops and mock interviews during this morning event.
Detailed description
Join us for the Discover, Believe, Become day with Key Stage 4 students (ages 15, Year 10) at North Herts Education Support Centre (NHESC).
Your role includes assisting with simple recruitment activities and sharing personal experiences. This is ideal for those seeking a unique school experience. You will engage in small-group career-focused activities and discussions, each lasting 20-30 minutes. Students may initially be hesitant but tend to become engaged over time. ELSA workshops promote networking, skill awareness, interactive tasks, mock interviews, and aspiration building. The day is supported by staff guidance.
Your involvement is vital and impactful, inspiring and preparing students for their future careers. We are supported by community and business volunteers for these Get Work Ready events.
Prior to the event, a Zoom call will be scheduled with new volunteers to discuss what to expect on the day.
Getting there
About ELSA Next Generation
ELSA Next Generation is a Community Interest Company delivering bespoke educational programmes nationwide.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to achieve. Our focus is on social skills, life skills, and empowering young people to realize their potential.
We work with all young people, including those in mainstream and specialist education, delivering workshops that encourage debate, discussion, honesty, and aspirational pathways. Our aim is to increase self-esteem and self-worth.
ELSA Next Generation operates across all educational settings, raising aspirations in children’s homes, with care leavers, excluded students, young people with disabilities, and those with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as mainstream students who may be currently disengaged.
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