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Business mentor- Explore Enterprise Programme
When We Need You
From 06/10/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
The Enterprise Programme supports unemployed 18 to 30-year-olds interested in self employment to explore and test their ideas, write plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in employment, education, training or work. The role is about guidance. It involves helping young people to find and translate information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans. It is not about you providing solutions, but guiding young people to find their own. The role of a business mentor is to develop good working relationships with these young people over a period of time to help them develop their businesses whilst also building their confidence and skills. Young people can face many challenges, both business and personal, for example, relating to their marketing strategy or financial records, housing, childcare or benefits. They may also need support to access alternative goals if their business ceases to trade. Mentors must be prepared to support young people to address the full variety of these potential issues. Mentors may need to take the lead of the relationship when it comes to arranging meetings and mentors will need to keep The Prince’s Trust informed of progress and/or difficulties. If you are interested in this opportunity please use the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button
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About The Prince's Trust
We are a UK charity which aims to work with the most excluded young people aged 14-25, engaging them in personal development opportunities, which should lead them to taking responsibility for their lives.
Skills & Experience
Person specification Essential: Commitment to the aims and values of The Prince’s Trust ;Understanding of the issues facing The Prince’s Trust’s target groups; Reliability; Ability to relate to and empathise with young people and their aspirations ; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially listening skills; Ability to be non-judgemental, self-aware, patient, understanding, flexible, positive and supportive attitude in all situations; Ability to challenge own assumptions and negativity; Comfortable with numbers (e.g. to support young people to review their financial records); Awareness and familiarity with business environment and the different components of a small business; Awareness of the issues facing small businesses. Desirable: Experience of running a small business; Experience of working with young people; Knowledge of support networks for young people.
Travel Details
Glasgow and surrounding areas, own travel, expenses paid at discretion of Prince’s Trust
Restrictions
Disclosure Scotland required
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport rates on submission of receipts/tickets. We will reimburse cost of phone calls on submission of relevant form. A cash float up front for activity costs, topped up by bank transfer when you submit receipts. Also include mileage rates if apply.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2-4 hours per monthly committment over minimum committment of 18 months.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
15
Reference Code
33-3348
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
1st Floor The Guildhall
57 Queen Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G1 3EN
Contact: Fiona Ligertwood
Tel: 0141 225 3358
Email: Fiona.Ligertwood@princes-trust...
Website: http://www.princes-trust....
