Volunteer tutor for disadvantaged pupils

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Volunteer tutor for disadvantaged pupils

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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.

How it increases happiness

Tutoring with us increases happiness because:

  • you are supporting pupils to make meaningful academic progress

  • you are able to meet new people

  • working with young people is good fun

  • you are able to gain new skills and knowledge

  • it is a rewarding experience

Steps to complete the task

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!

Sign up today -  https://www.actiontutoring.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer

The application takes 15 minutes to complete and you will hear back from us within 1-2 business days. 

Still not quite sure?

Why not join a 15-minute information session where one of our friendly team can answer your questions directly - www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/action-tutoring-50582565643
Or, apply now and read our FAQs - https://actiontutoring.org.uk/faq/

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