YGBC Challenge Mentor

Challenge Mentor

YGBC Challenge Mentors meet regularly with student teams to help them implement their climate solutions in a feasible and impactful way. They support students to work as a team to maintain progress, unblock challenges, measure the impact of their solution, and offer guidance when needed.

Is this the right role for you?

Our Mentors.....

Know how to get new ideas off the ground and into action

Have experience in any of the following: business development, innovation, campaigning, community outreach, product design & prototyping, food or fashion sustainability, nature-based solutions, project management

Are active listeners and good at asking questions

Are passionate about environmental causes and climate change solutions

Time Commitment

Duration: 1 to 3 hours per month during school hours
Dates: From February - June 2025
Location: In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

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APPLY HERE

What's in it for you?

Make a difference to young people

Empower students aged 11-16 to tackle climate change, fostering their confidence, building skills, inspiring creativity supporting them to be a voice for climate in their community

Boost your development

Enhance your leadership, communication, and project management skills through hands-on experience in an educational setting.

Grow your professional network

YGBC is a vibrant community of skilled and passionate sustainability experts. Forge connections with like-minded individuals and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Demonstrate social impact

A platform for your company to forge meaningful connections with local schools and communities - showcasing a commitment to environmental education and community engagement, ultimately driving meaningful social impact.

“I got so much from YGBC. I learned new mentoring skills, connected with other volunteers who also share the same interest for the environment. And most importantly, I could explore the view of the young generation about the sustainability topic. I'd encourage everyone to volunteer with YGBC.”

YGBC Challenge Mentor

Everything you need to know...

What is a Challenge
Mentor?

Over a four-month period, in a school setting (virtually or in-person) mentors work directly with teams of students to develop their ideas from concept through to prototype to implementation.

What skills are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you have had hands-on experience with managing projects, or turning ideas into action. A genuine passion for sustainability and entrepreneurship is important, and you should be ready to share practical tips for working together on initiatives. It’s important to be someone who’s responsible, resilient, and empathetic, with great communication skills to connect with all kinds of people. Building meaningful relationships is key, and we’d love for you to be a positive role model for students along the way.

What you’ll be doing:

Provide dedicated mentoring support to 1-2 student teams while they put their ideas into action
Offer guidance and constructive feedback, to help students build project planning, budgeting, and teamwork skills
Challenge students to think creatively and practically about their solution’s purpose and features
Support students to draft an End of Year Report and prepare presentation materials for the National Awards Event
Work alongside teachers to regularly monitor and record students’ progress while celebrating small wins along the way
Support teachers to maintain a positive environment for everyone

Other information:

Mentors will receive a full training, guidance and support before working with students
All activities will be supervised by teaching staff
All volunteers need to undergo a DBS Check - our team will support with this process

Time Commitment:

1 to 3 hours per month during school hours
From February - June 2025
In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

APPLY HERE

Challenge Mentor

YGBC Challenge Mentors meet regularly with student teams to help them implement their climate solutions in a feasible and impactful way. They support students to work as a team to maintain progress, unblock challenges, measure the impact of their solution, and offer guidance when needed.

Is this the right role for you?

Our Mentors.....

Know how to get new ideas off the ground and into action

Have experience in any of the following: business development, innovation, campaigning, community outreach, product design & prototyping, food or fashion sustainability, nature-based solutions, project management

Are active listeners and good at asking questions

Are passionate about environmental causes and climate change solutions

Time Commitment

Duration: 1 to 3 hours per month during school hours
Dates: From February - June 2025
Location: In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

Scroll down to see full details of the role or:

What's in it for you?

Empower students aged 11-16 to tackle climate change, fostering their confidence, building skills, inspiring creativity supporting them to be a voice for climate in their community

Enhance your leadership, communication, and project management skills through hands-on experience in an educational setting.

YGBC is a vibrant community of skilled and passionate sustainability experts. Forge connections with like-minded individuals and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

A platform for your company to forge meaningful connections with local schools and communities - showcasing a commitment to environmental education and community engagement, ultimately driving meaningful social impact.

“I got so much from YGBC. I learned new mentoring skills, connected with other volunteers who also share the same interest for the environment. And most importantly, I could explore the view of the young generation about the sustainability topic. I'd encourage everyone to volunteer with YGBC.”

YGBC Challenge Mentor

Everything you need to know...

What is a Challenge
Mentor?

Over a four-month period, in a school setting (virtually or in-person) mentors work directly with teams of students to develop their ideas from concept through to prototype to implementation.

What skills are we looking for?

What you’ll be doing:

Provide dedicated mentoring support to 1-2 student teams while they put their ideas into action

Offer guidance and constructive feedback, to help students build project planning, budgeting, and teamwork skills

Challenge students to think creatively and practically about their solution’s purpose and features

Support students to draft an End of Year Report and prepare presentation materials for the National Awards Event

Work alongside teachers to regularly monitor and record students’ progress while celebrating small wins along the way

Support teachers to maintain a positive environment for everyone

Other information:

Mentors will receive a full training, guidance and support before working with students

All activities will be supervised by teaching staff

All volunteers need to undergo a DBS Check - our team will support with this process

Time Commitment:

1 to 3 hours per month during school hours

From February - June 2025

In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

Complete our application form.

Need more info? Get in touch below:

Get in Touch

Challenge Mentor

YGBC Challenge Mentors meet regularly with student teams to help them implement their climate solutions in a feasible and impactful way. They support students to work as a team to maintain progress, unblock challenges, measure the impact of their solution, and offer guidance when needed.

Is this the right role for you?

Our Mentors.....

Know how to get new ideas off the ground and into action

Have experience in any of the following: business development, innovation, campaigning, community outreach, product design & prototyping, food or fashion sustainability, nature-based solutions, project management

Are active listeners and good at asking questions

Are passionate about environmental causes and climate change solutions

Time Commitment

Duration: 1 to 3 hours per month during school hours ​Dates: From February - June 2025 Location: In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England. Scroll down to see full details of the role or:

What's in it for you?

Empower students aged 11-16 to tackle climate change, fostering their confidence, building skills, inspiring creativity supporting them to be a voice for climate in their community

Enhance your leadership, communication, and project management skills through hands-on experience in an educational setting.

YGBC is a vibrant community of skilled and passionate sustainability experts. Forge connections with like-minded individuals and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

A platform for your company to forge meaningful connections with local schools and communities - showcasing a commitment to environmental education and community engagement, ultimately driving meaningful social impact.

“I got so much from YGBC. I learned new mentoring skills, connected with other volunteers who also share the same interest for the environment. And most importantly, I could explore the view of the young generation about the sustainability topic. I'd encourage everyone to volunteer with YGBC.”

YGBC Challenge Mentor

Everything you need to know...

What is a Challenge Mentor?

Over a four-month period, in a school setting (virtually or in-person) mentors work directly with teams of students to develop their ideas from concept through to prototype to implementation.

What skills are we looking for?

What you’ll be doing: ​

Provide dedicated mentoring support to 1-2 student teams while they put their ideas into action

Offer guidance and constructive feedback, to help students build project planning, budgeting, and teamwork skills

Challenge students to think creatively and practically about their solution’s purpose and features

Support students to draft an End of Year Report and prepare presentation materials for the National Awards Event

Work alongside teachers to regularly monitor and record students’ progress while celebrating small wins along the way

Support teachers to maintain a positive environment for everyone

Other information:

Mentors will receive a full training, guidance and support before working with students

All activities will be supervised by teaching staff

All volunteers need to undergo a DBS Check - our team will support with this process

Time Commitment:

1 to 3 hours per month during school hours ​

From February - June 2025

In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

Complete our application form.

​Need more info? Get in touch below:

Get in Touch

Duration: 1 to 3 hours per month during school hours
Dates: From February - June 2025
Location: In-person or virtually at schools across London & South East, Yorkshire, North West and North East England.

Scroll down to see full details of the role or:

What is a Challenge
Mentor?

What you’ll be doing:

1 to 3 hours per month during school hours

Need more info? Get in touch below: