iT4Communities Mentoring Project - Ask for a mentor

Nominet Trust logo Would you like to build your professional IT and personal/business skills whilst delivering an IT project to a charity as a volunteer? We will match you to an experienced mentor who will be part of the support available to you as you work on a charitable project to enhance your experience and CV.

How to apply: please look at the available projects. If there is one there for you please send a short biography (two paragraphs) and a statement of commitment to the criteria given below to info@it4communities.org.uk Please hurry, places are limited and applications must close by Dec 09.

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available on this project. See it4cmentoring.blogspot.com to read about them and choose ones that interest you.

This will be a UK-wide programme and we welcome applications from across the UK. Seminars are likely to be held in central London. The first seminar is on 17th November; everyone is welcome. Please register at www.eventbrite.com/event/474346784

Nominet Trust logo We will ask mentees to commit to:

  • Nov 09-May 2010 (approx 6 hours per week but may be less and can be more if you wish)
  • Have gained an IT qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Have good business English and access to a phone and broadband connected computer
  • Use your skills and the support network to provide an appropriate IT solution for the charity
  • Have regular contact with the mentor (approx. 1 hour every fortnight)
  • Be self motivated and committed to skills development as part of the project
  • Complete at least one charity project before May 2010
  • Attend at least one seminar in central London during Autumn 2009
  • Participate with the online network connected with this project and the other mentees/mentors
  • Give feedback at 3 key stages of the project

iT4Communities cannot guarantee a place on this programme but will endeavour to support as many interested volunteers as possible.

To apply please look at the available projects. If there is one there for you please send a short biography (two paragraphs) and a statement of commitment to the above criteria to info@it4communities.org.uk

 

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