Business Volunteer

Organisation overview:

We work directly with young people, teachers, parents, businesses and influencers to help build a successful and sustainable future for all young people and society at large. Through our hands-on employability, enterprise and financial education programmes, resources and teacher training, we aim to reduce youth unemployment, help young people realise their potential beyond education and empower a generation to learn, to work and to live.

Role Details

- Time Commitment: 0-5 hours per month 
- Attendance: in person at allocated school 

Role Description

As a Business Volunteer you will have the opportunity to support young people to set up and run a student company whilst helping them to develop key transferable skills. It’s also a great way for you to gain experience working with young people, contributing to your own personal and professional development.

• Support up to 25 students at a local secondary school (Age group 14 to 18)
• To regularly attend weekly board meetings (face-to-face or remotely)
• To provide advice and guidance on setting up and running a student company
• To facilitate an experiential learning opportunity
• To ensure students operate within the necessary legal parameters
• To support students to follow sensible financial management practices
• To support students to prepare for key events such as local sales events and competitions
• To support students to reflect on the skills they are developing

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for individuals who have experience in the business world- you need to have worked and have knowledge of how businesses work and are confident in communicating that knowledge to students. You may be in management, run your own company or have worked at different companies in lots of different roles. If you feel you have the experience and are keen to support young people- please get in contact.

This opportunity is available through Reach Volunteering - please apply here