Volunteering

Volunteer tutor 

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.

What support will I get?

• Training (a two-hour induction session)
• In-session support from your Programme Coordinator
• Tutor workbooks with session plans
• Travel expenses up to £5 per session
• A free DBS check

Skills

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.

Programmes run during term-time, usually before, during or after the school day. You can sign up at any time throughout the year.

Gained skills

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

Skills you'll gain.

• Teaching, Training and Tutoring
• Communication
• Administration and Clerical
• Literacy and Copywriting
• Marketing and Media
• Fundraising and Campaigning
• Public Speaking, Presentation or Performance
• IT, Computing and Web Skills