Seeking Career Mentors in Arts and Creative Industries for University Students and Graduates! - Volunteer

Are you a creative professional? Would you like to pass on your knowledge/experience to a university student interested in taking the next step in their career journey? We are looking for mentors to help students develop key employability skills.

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?

The School of Art and Creative Industries is looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following subject areas:

Fashion designVideography and/or filmGame industry and/or games designMusic and/or Media productionTheatre roles and performing artsJournalismAnimationGraphic designWhat Will You Be Doing?

The University’s Mentoring Offer Provides

The Opportunity

For Employed, Self-employed, Retired And Other Experienced Creative Professionals To Support, Guide And Inspire Current Students And Recent Graduates With Two Distinct ProgrammesPower 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 their interpersonal and employability skills
• Supporting their understanding of the link between academic studies and career aspirations
• Exploring career pathways and help them plan their career goals
• Improving confidence and self-esteem
• Developing professional networks

Role Requirements

• Willingness to share knowledge
• Positive attitude
• Honest
• Constructive
• Empathetic
• Unbiased and objective
• 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 with a certificate
• How It Works
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a quick chat with a Mentoring Officer following which successful applicants will be required to attend a virtual training session and the onboarding process will begin.