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Role Detail

Volunteer tutor

Action Tutoring

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage.

Detailed Description

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.

Activities you will be doing

Teaching & Training,Youth Work

What skills are required for this role

Maths, Reading & Writing

Why these skills are required

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 is in it for you

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.

Time Commitment

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

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Remote, online using your own secure virtual classroom.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
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!
Location
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