Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Children and young people
District: Boroughwide
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Online
Description: Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage. 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. What will I be doing? - 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. 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. 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, so 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.)
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
