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Brightside
Brightside's vision is a society where everyone has equal access to opportunities, regardless of their background. In the UK, access to opportunities is often determines more by where you grow up or what your parents do than your strengths and aspirations. Brightside is working to change that by connecting young people with inspiring mentors to help them make confident and informed…
Description

Are you available for 10 weeks between September-December? Then we'd love your support. 

Brightside Connect is our online mentoring programme for 16–18-year-olds who are currently in sixth form or college across the country. Running during the autumn term, your support as a mentor will be invaluable! 

Here’s a bit more information:

  • Rolling 10-week programme starting in September 2026 until Christmas
  • Not sector- or location-specific so all mentors are welcome
  • Text-based with optional video calls
  • 16-18-year-olds take part through their school/college

Want to speak to a member of Brightside staff? Email [email protected] with any queries. Or, want more information? Join one of our volunteer information session to find out more: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oWXQhN1HSCONOnXUmOaxaA

Duties

Over a 10-week period, you will use the Brightside mentoring platform to help your mentee(s) understand their next steps after school. You might help them to explore university courses, write a CV, practice interview technique, revise for exams, and much more! 

 

Training
Full training, resources and DBS will be provided by Brightside. No prior experience required.

Time commitment

Commitment is totally flexible around you. But, you would need to give around 1-2 hours every week.
Application deadline

Causes

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.