City Year

About City Year

*Please note this is a full-time volunteering opportunity. Please complete and return an application form found on our website to apply, www.cityyear.org.uk/join.* A Year of Change. A Lifetime of Opportunity. Begin your City Year journey in Greater Manchester in February 2020 or August 2020. About City Year UK City Year UK challenges passionate and resilient people to give a year to tackle educational inequality across London, West Midlands and Greater Manchester. Over four million children are growing up in poverty today. We think this is unacceptable - which is why we’re on a mission to be the change we wish to see in society. We are looking for people who want to be inspirational role models, mentors and tutors to children who need it the most. Until July 2020, you will be a volunteer mentor based in a school in a low-income area, whilst improving your own career prospects through challenging work experience and personal and professional development workshops. Please note this is a full-time volunteering opportunity and therefore you must be available during school hours in term time. City Year volunteer mentors: Act as a role model, mentor and coach to help struggling pupils succeed Lead clubs, projects and events to promote a positive school culture Support pupils’ academic and emotional wellbeing What volunteer mentors gain from their year: City Year is a life-changing experience. As well as having a huge impact on the lives of pupils, it's a year that will accelerate your career. In fact, 93% of our volunteer mentors go on to full-time employment or education after completing our leadership development programme. Key benefits: Bespoke Friday training sessions to develop leadership and employability skills A designated professional mentor from our corporate partners. Access to accredited leadership courses £90-£100 living expenses per week, dependent on region, plus all travel expenses reimbursed Free uniform Join the City Year UK movement Our volunteer mentors come from a wide range of backgrounds but are united in one common goal: to better themselves and to better the lives of pupils facing barriers to success. Every experience is unique but there are universal themes that characterise what you will get out of City Year: a challenge; a learning experience; leadership development; friendships for life; and the chance to change pupils’ lives. Over 700 people have served with City Year UK since 2010, progressing into careers within education, social work, law enforcement, finance, engineering, marketing and many others. For more information or if you want to apply for the City Year UK Leadership Development Programme 20200 you can visit our website http://www.cityyear.org.uk/join If you have any questions, you can call us on 0161 236 1114. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship, Volunteer

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Company Type: Gemeinnützige Organisation

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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