If you want to mentor, you'll typically wait between 1-5 weeks for a mentoring match. If your course is less common it might take a little longer. As soon as the right match comes along, we'll let you know.
Level the playing field
All our members get the opportunity to mentor while they're at uni. We match you with a school student to pass on your wisdom and power them to follow in your footsteps.
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Level the playing field
Change your uni from the inside out
Some students inherit a great network because of the circles they're born into. But our school students come from backgrounds where reaching a top university requires overcoming significant challenges.
By joining our community on your campus, you can be part of the movement to power top school students into your uni. Check out our report on the Network Advantage to understand what's driving the education gap.
Zoom in to explore the map and find the campuses where Zero Gravity members are already creating huge impact.
Powering students into Oxford
Meet Amy
"At the start, the mentoring sessions was just an hour of me trying to give them a confidence boost to try. And then down the line, I hear from my mentees that they’ve got in. I'm just so proud because I know how hard they've had to believe in themselves to get here. And it's a wonderful feeling."
It's one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.
Our data shows weekly mentoring doubles the chance of a school student securing a top uni place.
Mentoring, explained.
Our data shows that weekly mentoring sessions significantly boost students' chances of reaching top universities. By using one hour of your week to support a student, you double their chances of getting into a top uni.
Yes, you have total control over when you mentor. You'll be able to pause your matches during busy periods and then start back up once you're ready.
It depends. Mentoring is totally optional for our Access All Areas members. That said, we highly encourage all our uni students to at least go for one match. That's how we spread social impact across the UK and revolutionise the status quo. If mentoring really isn't for you, there are loads of other ways you can contribute to the community. For example, by sharing what you know in community spaces or becoming an ambassador on your campus.
Nope. The only qualification you need is being a Zero Gravity member at uni. You already know so much from having navigated the application process yourself. You can share that with a school student who needs your support, and supercharge their whole future.
Absolutely. We can give you an official letter confirming your involvement in mentoring with Zero Gravity. Just send us an email at hello@zerogravity.co.uk and we'll send it over. Great for any of you looking to get some social impact onto your undergraduate CV.
Absolutely. You can mentor up to 3 school students if you want. Not only does it make for a rewarding experience, it'll also make that CV glow.
To make yourself available for more matches, or to stop receiving match requests, simply go to "Settings" in your profile and toggle the "Accept multiple matches" option.
Note: Make sure you can manage the workload before committing to the two extra students!
Sometimes life can get in the way, and your match might take a little longer to respond than usual. Here’s how to handle it if…
It’s been less than a week: Give them a bit more time to reply. Send them another message, and see if they get back to you this week.
It’s been over a week now: You can end the match yourself by heading to My mentee > End match:
Once this is done we'll notify your old match and start the process of finding you a new one. Waiting times can vary on time of the year and mentee availability so think carefully before you make the call.
REMINDER: You'll only be able to do this after 2 weeks of inactivity as we find even the best matches can take a week or so to get off the ground.
Keeping Everyone Safe
At Zero Gravity, safety is our top priority. Whether you're helping school students with academics or career guidance, we want to ensure all interactions are positive and secure. Here’s a quick guide on what you can and can’t do as a university student on the platform.
Do's:
- Academic Support:
- Help with studying and university applications.
- Share advice about university life.
- Career Guidance:
- Assist with job and internship applications.
- Provide insights into different career sectors.
- Use Platform Features:
- Communicate through the Platform’s messaging and video features.
- Report any safeguarding concerns immediately.
Don'ts:
- Communicate Outside the Platform:
- Don’t share or request personal contact details like phone numbers or emails.
- Meet in Person:
- Arranging in-person meetings is off limits.
- Inappropriate Behaviour:
- Any inappropriate or illegal activities are strictly forbidden.
- Ensure your language and comments are respectful and inclusive.
- Share Personal Information:
- Keep your personal details private and secure.
- Undermine Anonymity:
- Don’t reveal your identity or the School Student’s identity beyond what is necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Read and Comply:
- Confirm you’ve read and understood the Membership Agreement and Safeguarding Policy when signing up.
- Appropriate Environment:
- Make sure video sessions are conducted in a suitable and professional setting.
- Report Concerns:
- Use the Platform’s reporting features immediately if you encounter any issues.
By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a safe and productive environment for you and your fellow members. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@zerogravity.co.uk.
To make sure you and your match get the most out of your mentoring, it's really important for us that you are both learning and communicating in a safe and comfortable environment where you can thrive.
That's why it's super important that all communication remains on the Zero Gravity platform and that no personal info (full name, contact details or address) should be shared under any circumstances.
While on the platform, we have a simple report concern process in place just in case you ever feel something isn't right.
We have made the form easily accessible on the platform and have a dedicated member of the Zero Gravity team who will get back to you within the next working day. Your safety and well-being are what is most important to us, so make sure to read the guidelines and provide us with as much information as you can.
Don't hesitate get in touch with us at hello@zerogravity.co.uk if you have any questions.