Youth mentor Review

Deliver one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions to improve wellbeing and behaviour.
Assist staff in classrooms and run extracurricular activities.
Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to track progress and adapt support.
Providing tailored 1-1 SEL, academic, and behavior support
Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to track progress and adapt support strategies.
Participate in professional training and reflective practice to strengthen mentoring, leadership, and communication skills
Planning and carrying out school based projects
On a day to day basis, I would see 1-3 students a day for a check in. This check in would be to focus on SEMH needs and go through activities to work on particular things like confidence or self esteem. Some check ins would also just be playing games to relax. As a mentor we would also carry out 1:1 interventions in English and Math.
All of which is very rewarding when you see their updated progress data

Yes.
As a mentor I would have the responsibility of my mentees, updating mentoring records regularly and carrying out rating assessments SEMH needs of my mentees.
Leadership opportunities like carrying out school projects, or leading celebration events with City Year

I have learnt and developed many skills at City Year.
One is Leadership, City Year had an enterprise day. Mentors were put into random groups and assigned roles at random. Being assigned the role of Sub-Leader I really got the chance to see what it is like leading a team and felt extremely confident doing so, also now confident I can do so in the future.
Another skill is Speaking. At city year we did a Red Talk. We had the opportunity to speak in front of our cohort on any topic at all. Previously hating public speaking, with the practise and support from CY I do honestly feel more confident speaking in front of a group.
Other skills learnt and developed at CY include Teamwork (Endless times where you work as a team and develop together),
Listening, positive thinking, critical thinking skills.

City year provided a lot of support throughout placement. Impact officers were always at hand, in person or online, always available to answer and questions or provide any support at all.
Mentor team also provided endless support for one another

Fun
Lively
Social
Training days were also engaging and well organised
City year has a very sociable and lively atmosphere. Impact officers always have great energy and know how to lift up the mood and get everyone engaged

I loved my placement at city year.
It truly was something I won’t forget and I have developed and learnt so much over the years. It’s helped me figure out my career path, meet new people I know will be friends even after this, and have a completely new experience.

Yes