Position Objective:

To provide after school educational support for primary and secondary aged students from South Sudanese backgrounds in English, Math and Science.

About you:

• No teaching or tutoring experience required
• Positive attitude and patience to work with young people
• Ability to help students in subjects like Math, English and Science
• Commit to 2 hours per week or fortnight (Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm – 5:50pm)
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check (we can assist with these if you do not have them)

We welcome and encourage volunteers from all walks of life to apply.

Terms of Voluntary Engagement:

This is an unpaid voluntary position. A commitment for 2 hours per week or fortnight on a Thursday afternoon is required. The volunteer needs to fulfill the following requirements:

• Participate in an interview
• Provide a National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check (We can assist with these)

Duties: As a volunteer tutor you will report to the Homework Club Project Officer. Your duties will include:

• Provide educational support to the Homework Club students
• Setting up room and tidying up before and after
• Listening to students and being available to assist them as required

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Proficiency in English language, both written and spoken
• Be reliable and punctual
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and show initiative
• Be cooperative and supportive of students and other volunteer tutors

Qualifications:

No formal qualifications are required for this position