Mentoring will provide you with the chance to improve your communication and interpersonal skills, as well as enhancing your CV and enriching your professional development.

What is mentoring?

Mentoring is about giving someone support and encouragement in reaching their full potential.

Why be an Aimhigher Mentor?

As you well know, thinking about college or university can be a daunting task and a challenge.  Everything is new; the people, the teaching methods and routine.  Your experiences of Higher Education can help a young person adapt to the changes in their education.

Is it for me?

Are you:

 Interested in young people?
 Approachable?
 A good listener?
 Committed and reliable?
 Enthusiastic?
 Non-judgemental?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, then we would like to hear from you.

How can I help?

 By building a relationship based on trust.
 Helping to build your mentees' confidence and self-esteem.
 Help your mentee to decide on their future college/university career by sharing your experiences.

What will I get as an Aimhigher Mentor?

 In-depth training.
 The opportunity to share ideas and experiences with other mentors.
 A Mentor handbook
 Regular contact with a mentoring coordinator.
 Payments every time you undertake a mentoring activity.
 Inclusion into the University of Bolton Student Ambassador pool if you wish to carry out other activities.