Volunteer Tutor - Chester, United Kingdom - Action Tutoring

Action Tutoring
Action Tutoring
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Chester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers.

Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field by empowering pupils to make meaningful academic progress, and opening doors to future opportunities.

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English


As a volunteer, you'll:

  • Work with 13 pupils to improve their English and maths, either inperson or online
  • Commit to a 1020 week programme for one hour at the same time each week
  • Support either primary and/or secondary schoolaged pupils
  • Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
If you enjoy working with young people and are passionate about educational equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for just an hour a week


What support will I get?

  • Training (a twohour induction session)
  • Insession support from your Programme Coordinator
  • Lesson plans with additional online resources
  • Travel expenses up to £5 per session
  • A free DBS check

Where can I volunteer?
Face-to-face opportunities are available in Birmingham, Bristol, Merseyside, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, London and Sussex. You can tutor online from anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales.


Please note we cannot currently accept volunteers who live outside the UK or are under 18. Our programmes run during term time, and you can sign up at any time throughout the year.


Our volunteers say:

"_The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed"_
- "Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."_


What skills do I need?

We look for volunteers who:
We understand that not everyone interested in volunteering with us will have completed A-Levels or attended university.

If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply We would love to hear about any other relevant qualifications, training or work experience.


What skills can I gain?
Through tutoring with us, our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills, including:

  • Facilitation
  • Initiative
  • Working with children
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Resilience


Action Tutoring volunteers come from a range of different backgrounds and occupations and are aged from 18 to 80 As a volunteer, you can be part of a like-minded community and have a direct impact on the outcomes of the next generation.

We also can provide you with a reference at the end of your first programme.


From a Year 6 pupil:

- "My tutor is very nice and is always there for me. They help me in a way that I can understand. Thank you very much for always being there for me, and thank you for being supportive."_


Still not quite sure?

Job Type:
Volunteer


Benefits:


  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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