Volunteer Skills Coach
The Access Project
At The Access Project, we support young people from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity. In partnership with schools across the UK, we strive to give young people the best possible preparation for higher education and the world of work.
As a volunteer coach, you’ll play a vital role in putting this mission into practice. You’ll enable young people aged 16-17 to develop essential skills, setting them up for success at university and in their future career.
You’ll do this by delivering six one-to-one coaching sessions over the course of the programme, which runs from January to June. All sessions take place online and are scheduled flexibly, enabling you to volunteer from anywhere in the UK at a time that works for you.
As a coach, you will:
• Help young people take their next steps with confidence, by strengthening their communication, organisation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Draw on your own experience to share valuable insights and provide personalised guidance through your sessions.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s ability to raise their aspirations, access top universities, and achieve social mobility.
No previous coaching experience is needed - to support you, we provide:
• A comprehensive online training session delivered live by our team - covering the programme structure, coaching techniques, and safeguarding best practice.
• Dedicated session resources and guidance on how to use them.
• Ongoing support from our central team throughout the programme.
• Opportunities to connect with our community of like-minded volunteers.
What skills do I need?
To be eligible to coach, you’ll need to:
• Have completed an undergraduate degree or have 3+ years of professional experience
• Be able to commit to delivering six coaching sessions per young person between January and June 2027
• Be willing to complete relevant training, provide two references, and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project)
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
Working from home
Register your interest
Advertised by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Register your interest- Details
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Accessibility
We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you as a volunteer, please include this information in your application, or contact us at [email protected]. -
Age restrictions
You must be over 21 to be eligible for this opportunity. -
DBS check required
The Access Project facilitates a DBS check free of charge for all volunteers. - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
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