Help the next generation of students – and the future of your field
On [Platform Name], mentors are the link between university and the world of work or advanced study. As a mentor, you support university students with honest guidance, feedback and perspective based on your own journey.
If you’ve ever thought “I wish someone had told me this earlier”, this is your chance to be that person for someone else.
Who can be a mentor?
This space is for people who:
- Are graduates, postgraduates or professionals.
- Have experience in university, research, industry or entrepreneurship.
- Are willing to share real stories, not just polished success.
- Care about helping students navigate choices, mistakes and opportunities.
You don’t have to be a CEO or a professor. You just need to be genuine, respectful and ready to listen.
What you’ll be doing
As a mentor, you will:
- Offer 1-to-1 mentoring sessions (around 45 minutes) to university students.
- Help them with topics like:
- Choosing a specialisation or master’s programme
- CVs, portfolios and profiles
- Interview preparation and assessment centres
- Career paths and real day-to-day work
- Mental health, balance and realistic expectations
- Give practical feedback and help them see options they might not know about.
You are not expected to have all the answers, but your experience and honesty can make a huge difference.
How it works
- Create your mentor profile
Sign up as a Mentor and tell us:- Your education and/or profession
- Fields you know well (IT, law, medicine, arts, engineering, etc.)
- Topics you’re happy to discuss (CV review, interviews, research paths, etc.)
- Your general availability (days/times)
- We connect you with university students
Students who have been active as tutors with high school students can book sessions with mentors. They’ll see your profile, areas of expertise and available slots. - Run your online mentoring sessions
At the booked time, you join the video call using the link in your email or dashboard. You listen to their situation, ask questions, and share practical advice and perspective. - Follow up (if you choose)
You can agree with the student if a follow-up session would be useful, or if they just need time to act on your advice.
Mentoring is always free for both sides. There is no payment or upselling involved.
What a mentoring session feels like
A typical 45-minute mentoring session might look like:
- 5–10 minutes – Understand where the student is now: studies, experience, concerns.
- 25–30 minutes – Explore their options, share examples from your own path, suggest concrete steps (things to read, people to contact, skills to focus on).
- 5–10 minutes – Summarise the key points, agree on realistic next steps and timelines.
The goal is not to tell them exactly what to do, but to give them clarity and confidence to move forward.
Safeguarding and boundaries
Even though you’ll mainly work with university students (adults or near-adults), we still ask you to:
- Keep all communication inside the platform and official calls.
- Never ask for or share personal contact details, money or private social media.
- Stay within the role of a mentor, not therapist, lawyer or financial adviser.
- Let us know if any situation feels inappropriate or unsafe.
As the platform grows, we may introduce verification and, where needed, DBS or equivalent checks for mentors, especially if we ever expand to working directly with younger students.
Why your contribution matters
By mentoring university students, you are:
- Helping them avoid common mistakes and wasted time.
- Making higher education and career paths feel more accessible and realistic.
- Strengthening the link between schools, universities and the world of work.
- Contributing to a project that keeps students, tutors and mentors all connected in a positive cycle.
High school students get help from university tutors.
University tutors get guidance from mentors like you.
Everyone moves forward together.
Join as a mentor
If you’d like to offer a small number of sessions each month, you can apply to join [Platform Name] as a mentor.
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We’ll review your profile, confirm details with you, and help you get set up so you can start meeting students.
Questions you might have
Do I need to commit to a lot of time?
No. You can start with just one or two sessions per month. It’s flexible and designed to fit around your schedule.
Is this a paid role?
No. This is a volunteer mentoring role. The focus is on impact, connection and giving back.
Will I be matched with students in my exact field?
We aim to match students with mentors whose background is relevant to their interests. Over time, an AI matching system will also help suggest good pairs.
Can I stop mentoring if my situation changes?
Yes. You can always pause or stop offering sessions. We just ask that you honour any booked sessions or let us know as early as possible if you need to cancel.