Routes2Success is a role model and mentoring programme aimed at supporting young people aged 10-24 from ethnic minority backgrounds. Young people are provided with positive role models from similar backgrounds who will support them with careers advice, entrepreneurial skills, making positive choices and guidance to overcome obstacles.
We are looking for new Role Models, who have experience in navigating the difficult educational landscape, and we believe that UCL students fit this criteria perfectly!
We tailor our workshops delivered by our volunteer role models to inspire young people to think practically about the best way to realise their full potential in education and employment and equip them with tools to manage their social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our Role Models will deliver workshops, where they share their personal journey and aim to inspire young people. You will work closely with a group of 6-12 young people, alongside another Role Model who will co-deliver the sessions with you. There is also the opportunity for individual mentoring with selected participants in the initial workshop sessions that need it most. Individual mentoring would see you have 1-1 sessions with a young person, where you can really focus on helping them with their personal development.
Before you deliver any sessions, you will have the opportunity to shadow one of our existing role models whilst they deliver a workshop session. You will be constantly supported by our team, who will be on hand during your sessions and throughout the week should you need anything.
Time commitment
Workshops are delivered over the course of three weekly sessions, with each session lasting 90 minutes.
Sessions are typically during school hours as the majority of sessions take place in schools.