Participants Role Outline
Type:
Volunteer
Role Title:
Homework Club Volunteer
Where:
The Place at Platt Lane (formally Fallowfield Library), Platt Lane, Manchester M14 7FB
Commitment:
Young people use the library after school, on Saturdays and in the school holidays for their
homework queries. Volunteers would be asked to support drop in sessions either during
the late afternoon / early evening sessions and/or on Saturdays (depending on the
sessions on offer)
We are keen to establish the homework club around the suitability of the volunteer’s
commitment. Therefore I would encourage you to apply if you feel you would be
interested and able to do either an afternoon slot or a Saturday at this stage. You would
only expected to do one shift and it wouldn’t last longer than 2 hours.
Duration:
We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 months
Requirements:
A group of volunteers called Friends of Fallowfield have come together to save Fallowfield
Library from closing. City South Housing has offered Friends of Fallowfield support in order
to transform the library into a community asset and a sustainable enterprise going
forward. For volunteers this is an exciting time to get involved and be part of something
new, which will become a vital community asset within Fallowfield.
Include example of
tasks and duties
Main purpose – To help children and young people with their homework and
support them in their learning
Supporting and helping children and young people with their homework by:
• Offering one to one help in finding and using information
• both online and book resources
• Supporting young people to improve their literacy and numeracy skills
• Helping to make their learning exciting, relevant and fun
• Supporting young people in the use of ICT and educational web resources
• Listening to children read and playing educational games
What’s In It For
You:
Participant Role Profile
Issue 1 – December 2013
Some of the benefits are:
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Gain experience of teaching & educating
Gain experience of working with young people on a one to one and group basis
Valuable training and experience that can be included in CVs and job applications
Improve self-esteem
Enhance your communication and personal skills
Be part of something worthwhile
Out of pocket expenses paid
Receive a reference
Hopefully have fun
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Training
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Skills or
Qualifications
This opportunity would suit someone who:
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How to Apply
A full volunteer induction will be given
On-going support
Further ad hoc training will be available that you could take advantage – to be
discussed with the volunteer Coordinator.
Enjoys being with young people
Has a confident, outgoing personality
Confidence in using a range of ICT applications and the internet would be
beneficial
Has good communication and literacy skills
Some knowledge of the school system would be beneficial
Volunteer information – adult opportunity - Homework
Is willing to undergo a CRB check, undertaken by City South (at no cost to you)
Contact the Placement and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Roberts for an application form
on:
T: 0161 227 1360
M: 07932 345688
E: [email protected]
Closing Date
Participant Role Profile
Issue 1 – December 2013
On-going recruitment
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