Seeking Career Mentors in Sport and Health for University Students and Graduates! - Volunteer

Do you have 3+ years’ industry experience? Volunteer as a mentor with UEL and help students build skills, grow confidence, and take the next step in their careers.

What difference will you make?

The University of East London (UEL) stands out as a leading institution in promoting equality and diversity, recognized globally for its efforts to tackle inequality. With a student body representing over 120 nationalities, UEL prides itself on its inclusive environment that embraces a wide range of cultural, social, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity is a cornerstone of UEL’s pioneering and forward-thinking vision, which aims to make a significant positive impact on the communities it serves and inspiring our students to reach their full potential. We are inviting you to be a part of this transformative journey.

The university’s commitment to inclusivity is reflected in its student demographics

• 70% of students come from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
• 40% of students are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
  
  

What are we looking for?

We are looking for professionals with experience in any of these subjects areas

• Sports scientists
• Sports coaches and performance analysts
• Sports managers
• Physio- and Rehabilitation therapists
• Public Health Officers
• Health policy analysts
• Community health professionals
  
  

What will you be doing?

The Programmes

The University’s Mentoring offer provides the opportunity for employed, self-employed, retired and other experienced professionals to support, to guide and inspire current students and recent graduates with two distinct programmes

• Power Hour A one-off, one-hour session to provide tailored guidance to soon-to-be graduates.
• Career Mentoring A 4-month long mentoring relationship designed to support students with developing their career readiness. This programme runs twice in the academic year.
  
  

As a Mentor, you will support your mentee with their goals, which may include

• Developing interpersonal and employability skills
• Understanding the link between academic studies and career aspirations
• Exploring career pathways and career planning
• Improving confidence and self-esteem
• Developing professional networks
  
  

Benefits Of Being a Mentor

• Develop your skills e.g. coaching skills
• Get involved with the University of East London
• Support and inspire future talent
• Evidence your continued professional development
  
  

Role Requirements

• Willingness to share knowledge
• Positive attitude
• Honest
• Constructive
• Empathetic
• Unbiased and objective