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Volunteer tutor (maths or English)

Organisation

Action Tutoring

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Short Description

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.

What you will be doing

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.

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:

- Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online.
- Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week
Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils.
- Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions

Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.

If interested in this role please contact: Lilah Sharp, volunteer@actiontutoring.org.uk, 0203 872 5894 and apply through their website: https://actiontutoring.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/ quoting you found out about it through Volunteer Centre Sutton.

Activities

Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Reading & Writing, Motivator, Communication Skills, Listening Skills

Skills Description

What skills do I need? We look for volunteers who: - Have or are studying for a degree (in any subject). - Have a B grade (or above) at A Level (or equivalent) in the subject they wish to tutor, or a similar subject. If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We take all previous experience into consideration, so please include anything you think might be relevant.

What is in it for you

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,

Time Commitment

Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

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Role Address

You can tutor online from anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Please note we cannot currently accept volunteers who live outside the UK. Face-to-face opportunities are available in Birmingham, Bristol, Merseyside, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, across London and Sussex.

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