Volunteer

Description

We are seeking to recruit volunteer tutors for the coming academic year at the AccessCampus. The AccessCampus Study Club achieves 95% progression rates to higher/further education on average each year. This would not be possible without the commitment and contribution of volunteer tutors each year! Working with students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, the Study Club provides a range of academic, social, and personal development supports to club members. As a tutor you will be part of a dynamic team providing these supports to club members, primarily tuition in a subject(s) that you have studied yourself in school or are studying at university.  Volunteering at the Study Club provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and develop you own academic and theoretical knowledge to enhance your own academic studies.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

As a volunteer you will tutor Study Club members in a subject that you yourself have studied at secondary level or at university. Tutors also mentor club members, providing information and advice on third level study options and insider knowledge of life as a student at university. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the life of a young person as they progress through the education system and transition to university. Please join our team to create greater opportunities and better futures for our club members. Transport is provided to and from the study club by the AccessCampus at no cost to you the tutor.

Skills required for this role:

No prior teaching/tutoring experience is necessary as training and ongoing support is provided by the AccessCampus Study Club team.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
We are seeking to recruit tutors to come to the Study Club on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteer Tutors are collected at 6.30pm from UL main campus and 6.30pm and return to UL main campus at 8pm.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week