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Volunteer tutor

Action Tutoring

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By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

As a volunteer tutor, you’ll:
- Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.
- Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.
- Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

We provide the resources – you bring your enthusiasm! You’ll use our workbooks to deliver your sessions.

Whether you're a university student, a working professional, retired or simply looking to give back, your hour a week can open doors to brighter futures for these young people and make a lasting impact.

Teaching & Training,Youth Work

Maths, Reading & Writing

We look for volunteers with: -Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience. -The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently. -A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress. We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes. If your qualifications differ from those mentioned, we still encourage you to apply. Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application. We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: This is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

What you'll gain: - Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support. - Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving. - Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community. - Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session). -Free DBS check. This volunteer role is perfect for you if you: - Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage. - Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path. - Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

One hour a week for 10 to 20 weeks. You can do more!

Further location details may be provided below.

Brenda Turnbull

Remote, online using your own secure virtual classroom.

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https://actiontutoring.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

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Volunteer Centre  Support you will receive

Most of our volunteers tutor online from home, an office or other quiet space where there's no one walking or working in the background.

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Volunteer Centre  Suitable For

18 and over

Volunteer Centre  We Welcome

 We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We have volunteers aged 18 to 81 from a wide range of backgrounds; retired professionals, unemployed people looking for experience and training, prospective teachers or teaching assistants, stay at home parents and undergraduates. We have tutor socials and encourage interaction, teamwork and friendship. We're as open and inclusive as possible!

Volunteer Centre  Covid Safe

Online.

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